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Daniel Ricciardo has long talked about his dream of returning to the front of the field with former team Red Bull before he retires from Formula 1. However, his performance in Saudi Arabia showed that he still has a long way to go to be considered.
Before the 2024 Formula 1 season began, Daniel Ricciardo indicated that critics of the Red Bull/RB partnership would likely quiet down once the team’s true performance was evident in Bahrain. Surprisingly, the main focus in Saudi Arabia shifted to Ricciardo’s disappointing showing instead of previous controversies. Ricciardo faced a challenging weekend as his performance lagged behind teammate Yuki Tsunoda, showcasing a recurring issue from his time at McLaren. Despite his struggles, Ricciardo remained optimistic about the team’s potential for improvement in future races, especially with his home Grand Prix approaching in Melbourne. As the experienced voice at Red Bull, Ricciardo vowed to push the team hard and work through the challenges they faced, emphasizing a collective drive for success.
