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RB has failed to score points at the opening two rounds of the 2024 Formula 1 campaign but Daniel Ricciardo is hopeful it can turn its fortunes around in Melbourne.
Daniel Ricciardo is hopeful that Red Bull Racing will be competitive and earn points at the Australian Grand Prix. This will mark his first home race since 2022, as he missed last year’s event due to being on the sidelines with Red Bull before his mid-season promotion. The team did not score points at the opening two rounds in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and Ricciardo faced challenges at the recent Grand Prix in Jeddah with a lengthy pit stop and a late-race spin. Despite these setbacks, Ricciardo remains optimistic that the track in Australia will better suit the Red Bull team. He mentioned that past races have shown unexpected turnarounds, like in Mexico City last year, which gives him hope for a strong showing in Australia. Ricciardo is aiming to secure a spot in the top 10 and gather some valuable points for the team as they continue through the 24-race calendar.
