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Daniel Ricciardo cut a broken figure in the Melbourne paddock after being dumped in Q1 for Australian Grand Prix qualifying – and it’s a familiar tale.
Daniel Ricciardo expressed his disappointment and frustration after qualifying in 18th place for the Australian Grand Prix, following the deletion of his final flying lap due to track limits violation. Despite being upbeat about his own performance, Ricciardo was more concerned about his teammate Yuki Tsunoda’s faster lap time. Ricciardo acknowledged the challenge ahead but hoped for strategic brilliance to help him climb into the points during the race. The continued excellence of Tsunoda poses a challenge to Ricciardo’s hopes of returning to a top seat next season, hinting at self-doubt about his performance compared to his teammate. Ricciardo remains confident in his ability to push the car but acknowledges the need to address the struggles faced so far in the season.
