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Racing Bulls let Daniel Ricciardo go part-way through the 2024 season following poor performance.
Racing Bulls sporting director Alan Permane stated that Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda had equal equipment in 2024, despite Tsunoda outperforming Ricciardo in their 18 races together before Ricciardo’s dismissal after the Singapore GP. Ricciardo struggled to match Tsunoda’s pace, especially in qualifying, with 12 points for Ricciardo and 22 for Tsunoda at the time of his departure. Permane denied that differences in upgrades affected Ricciardo’s performance, as both drivers had identical equipment throughout the season. Despite the team’s efforts to support Ricciardo, his lack of performance was puzzling and frustrating for all involved. Permane emphasized that Ricciardo had the same opportunities and equipment as his teammate, but the reasons for his decline in performance remained unclear.
