Ricciardo can reflect on F1 career «anyone could dream of»
Max Verstappen has praised Daniel Ricciardo as the Australian prepares to learn whether he will remain in Formula 1 for next season. Red Bull is expected to make a decision on whether Ricciardo, 35, will be retained by its sister team RB for next season and continue to partner Yuki Tsunoda. Liam Lawson is also […]
How RB identified its Barcelona F1 upgrade issues
RB rolled back on its Barcelona floor after identifying it as the main reason its Spanish Grand Prix upgrades missed the mark, according to technical director Jody Egginton. A series of updates aimed at raising the level of the VCARB 01 to consolidate sixth in the constructors’ championship ended up hurting the balance of RB’s […]
Exclusive: Tsunoda will be considered for Red Bull promotion if he keeps performing
Yuki Tsunoda remains in consideration for a Red Bull Formula 1 team promotion if he consistently delivers, according to RB CEO Peter Bayer. In June RB announced Tsunoda would remain at the team for 2025 and in recent weeks he’s been overlooked for a Red Bull spot with Sergio Perez’s place under threat as he […]
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 […]
I’m a more complete driver
Yuki Tsunoda says he is now ready to fight at the front of Formula 1, saying he’s a «more complete driver now» in his fourth season with RB. Tsunoda has always shown flashes of speed but in the past, his fiery temper has often let him down, with the Japanese admitting getting his emotions under […]
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 […]
Why F1 upgrade stumbles have become twice as costly
If there is one element that characterises Formula 1’s current era, it may well be the unpredictable form curves that fluctuate more than they did before 2022. We have seen teams make giant performances leaps over the past few winters and throughout seasons, including McLaren, RB and Aston Martin. But on the flipside, some teams […]
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 […]
‘Horrified’ Tsunoda fined for using slur in F1 Austria qualifying
RB Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda has been handed a 40,000 euro fine for using offensive remarks during Austrian Grand Prix qualifying. Towards the end of Q1 at the Red Bull Ring Tsunoda was overtaken in the pitlane by Sauber’s Zhou Guanyu, and responded by saying “these guys are f***ing retarded” over his team radio. […]