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Ricciardo: 2024 F1 struggles "not a McLaren situation"
Daniel Ricciardo was dropped by McLaren at the end of 2022 after struggling in two difficult seasons behind Lando Norris. In 2024, he has been overshadowed by Tsunoda who made Q3 twice and finished seventh in Australia. Despite this, Ricciardo feels he is in a better position at RB and is close to finding his groove.
Acknowledging struggles with downforce and rear grip, Ricciardo aims to improve in certain areas after noting difficulties in high-speed turns. He emphasizes the importance of working closely with his engineers without being swayed by outside opinions.
Feeling self-imposed pressure in his first full F1 season back, Ricciardo remains optimistic, believing that he is just one weekend away from everything clicking into place. Despite initial disappointment in Melbourne, Ricciardo sees positives in the team’s performance and vows to improve in upcoming races.
Having made adjustments to his car since Saudi, Ricciardo remains focused on finding the right setup for better results. Looking ahead to the next races, he is determined to deliver on his potential and put together a stronger performance.
