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Ricciardo: I won’t be distracted by “negative stuff” in F1 paddock
Red Bull decided to keep Ricciardo for the 2024 season instead of choosing Liam Lawson, who performed well filling in for him in five races last year. However, Ricciardo has been outshone by his teammate Tsunoda in the early races of this year. He is struggling to match Tsunoda’s pace and has faced challenges, starting in 18th place in his home race due to a track-limits offense. Reports suggest he has two races to prove himself or risk losing his seat to Lawson. Despite the speculation, Ricciardo remains focused and undistracted, stating that he is on a journey and needs to concentrate on himself. Ricciardo expressed disappointment with his start to the season but remains positive, believing in his abilities and looking forward to improving both himself and the car. He acknowledged some encouraging moments in the Melbourne race and emphasized the importance of staying focused and continuing to work hard with the team towards progress.
