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Daniel Ricciardo has struggled to assert himself over teammate Yuki Tsunoda in the opening stages of the new season.
Former F1 world champion Alan Jones believes that Daniel Ricciardo is “treading water” in F1 and that his “best days” may be behind him. Jones expressed disappointment in Ricciardo’s performance, highlighting how he has been outperformed by his teammate Yuki Tsunoda and struggling to deliver strong results. Despite opportunities to showcase his skills, like replacing Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri, Ricciardo has faced challenges, including a clumsy spin in Saudi Arabia. Jones emphasized the need for Ricciardo to improve his performance and start beating his teammate to secure a spot in a more competitive car. Ultimately, Jones hopes to see Ricciardo rediscover his competitive edge and challenge for points in F1, but acknowledges that changes may be necessary for that to happen.
