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RB must give Ricciardo an F1 car "he’s more comfortable with" – Mekies
Daniel Ricciardo had a challenging start in Melbourne, beginning the event in 18th place due to a lost final Q1 lap to track limits. Despite feeling puzzled by his qualifying performance compared to his teammate Tsunoda, he managed to improve in the race, finishing 12th with help from attrition and issues for other drivers. Team principal Mekies emphasized the team’s support for Ricciardo and the need to adjust the VCARB 01 to suit his preferences. CEO Peter Bayer believes Ricciardo was too critical of himself after qualifying and highlights the positives of his race performance considering the circumstances. Moving forward, the team aims to continue improving and building on the progress made in Melbourne.
