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Daniel Ricciardo heads into 2024 re-established on the F1 grid with the firm target of ousting Sergio Perez from his Red Bull seat. Quite the turnaround for a driver who 12 months ago wasn’t sure if his Formula 1 career was over.
Daniel Ricciardo enters the 2024 Formula 1 season with the goal of taking Sergio Perez’s seat at Red Bull within a year. This is a remarkable turnaround for Ricciardo, who just a year ago was unsure if his career in F1 was over. After his disappointing stint at McLaren, he had no interest in returning to a midfield team or an uncompetitive car. However, he eagerly accepted the opportunity to join Red Bull’s sister team, AlphaTauri, even though they were last in the championship at the time. Ricciardo’s season was marked by a hand injury that caused him to miss several races, but despite this setback, he considers 2023 as a positive year, as he was uncertain if it would be his last in F1. Though he had some strong performances, particularly in Mexico, he struggled to consistently showcase his potential and was overshadowed by his teammate, Yuki Tsunoda. In the events they both competed in, Tsunoda outscored Ricciardo and had slightly better grid and finishing positions.
