Tsunoda has everything to make next step in F1
Daniel Ricciardo reckons his RB Formula 1 team-mate Yuki Tsunoda has the ability to succeed in Formula 1, and believes the Japanese driver simply needs to prove he can execute when winning opportunities come his way. Tsunoda has proven himself as RB’s de facto team leader over 2024, his fourth season in F1, but has […]
RB updates haven’t cured high-speed F1 car weakness
Daniel Ricciardo has conceded RB still has to work on finding a solution to its Formula 1 car’s weaknesses despite adding upgrades at the Belgian Grand Prix weekend. The Australian has rediscovered his form in recent outings, picking up three points finishes in the last six races after initially struggling to match team-mate Yuki Tsunoda. His struggles early in […]
RB facing “shifting point” moment in F1 season
Daniel Ricciardo says RB faces a critical moment that could dictate how the rest of its season pans out amid doubts about its recent Formula 1 upgrade. The Faenza-based squad introduced a major update at the Spanish Grand Prix that it hoped would push it clear of its midfield rivals. However, the changes – which […]
Ricciardo performance in F1 Miami sprint «had been coming»
Ricciardo endured a tough start to the 2024 season, being outperformed by team-mate Yuki Tsunoda in the opening race while struggling to get comfortable aboard the VCARB01. The Australian’s difficulties dashed the momentum of him being considered for a 2025 Red Bull seat, but in recent races, he has been working his way back to […]
Ricciardo’s Miami GP sprint F1 result ‘nice to keep a few people quiet’
The 34-year-old Australian scored his best F1 result since the 2021 Russian Grand Prix for McLaren, gaining a spot from Red Bull’s Sergio Perez at the first corner but then dropping behind him five laps later shortly after a safety car restart. After losing DRS on Perez, Ricciardo came under incessant pressure from Ferrari’s Carlos […]
No point in talking to unapologetic Stroll over F1 China clash
Stroll ran into Ricciardo under the safety car in Shanghai, which ended Ricciardo’s chance of scoring his first points of the 2024 season with RB. Ricciardo was incensed by the incident, especially after it became clear that Stroll ducked responsibility for the incident and blamed drivers ahead, saying it made his «blood boil». The Australian […]
RB insists Ricciardo “absolutely” still able to deliver at his best in F1
The Australian has had a challenging start to the 2024 campaign as he has not found himself as confident with the handling of the VCARB 01 as team-mate Yuki Tsunoda. His struggles even prompted speculation that he could be dropped before the end of the campaign if things did not improve by the summer break. […]
Ricciardo felt «rapid» before Stroll F1 clash in China
Under a mid-race safety car, Aston Martin driver Stroll clattered into the back of Ricciardo at the hairpin, which forced the Australian to retire with car damage. Ricciardo was furious with Stroll’s refusal to take blame for the incident, while the Canadian labelled his penalty a «joke». But amid a tough a thus far point-less […]
Stroll explains why F1 China penalty for Ricciardo contact felt like «a joke»
With the field bunching up before the hairpin as the race was restarted on Lap 27, Stroll went into the back of Ricciardo, lifting the RB car up in the air and causing terminal damage to the Australian’s car. Ricciardo was pushed into McLaren driver Oscar Piastri, who also sustained damage that compromised the rest […]