Daniel Ricciardo Archives

Ricciardo admits he’s “raised the possibility” of a RB F1 chassis change amid early-season struggles

Magdalena Put2 years ago2 years ago06 mins

Three races into the season, Daniel Ricciardo is still searching for a standout performance to shut down the comparisons between his current form and his difficult tenure at McLaren. The Australian has openly admitted to feeling puzzled by the performance gap between him and his RB teammate Yuki Tsunoda—the team’s sole points scorer after an…

F1 drivers call for changes to turn 6 run-off at Albert Park after Russell and Hauger incidents

Chiara Martin2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

In the wake of George Russell’s crash at the Albert Park circuit during the Australian Grand Prix, several Formula 1 drivers have raised concerns over the track’s safety, specifically around the Turn 6/7 section. This particular section of the track, where Russell experienced his crash, has been pinpointed as especially problematic due to the angle…

F1 drivers divided over Fernando Alonso’s contentious Australian GP penalty

Magdalena Put2 years ago2 years ago08 mins

The penalty imposed on Fernando Alonso for “dangerous driving” as he defended against George Russell on the penultimate lap in Melbourne remains a big talking point heading into the Japanese Grand Prix. Alonso was found braking and downshifting about 100 metres earlier than expected, slowing rapidly before accelerating again to make the corner. These defensive…

Mekies: Ricciardo needs “a car that he’s more comfortable with” after F1 qualifying struggles in 2024 to date

Editorial Staff2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

Three race weekends in the 2024 Formula One season are wrapped up, and Daniel Ricciardo is yet to hit the ground running. In the head-to-head battle so far, Tsunoda has edged out his more-experienced team mate. In Bahrain, a strategy difference and team orders had Ricciardo finish ahead of Yuki Tsunoda in an optimistic chase…

“Honestly thought that this year we would start a lot stronger” — Ricciardo reflects on tough opening to 2024 F1 season

Marika Petracca2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

Home race for Daniel Ricciardo last weekend in Melbourne, one that had not started out so well, with him qualifying at the very back in P18 — out of 19 drivers, as Logan Sargeant had to sit out and give his car to teammate Alex Albon. To try and make up for it on race…

Horner: Sainz can’t be ruled out for 2025 Red Bull F1 seat as they aim to “field the best pairing”

Magdalena Put2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

Daniel Ricciardo’s shaky start to the season has raised questions about his competitiveness—particularly as a new potential candidate for the coveted Red Bull seat has emerged in Carlos Sainz. Three races into a pivotal season, and Ricciardo isn’t exactly making a strong case for himself. Currently 3-0 down on his RB teammate Yuki Tsunoda in…

Marko: Tsunoda’s excellent F1 Australian GP performance “confirms that he is a mature driver”

Fernanda Álvarez2 years ago02 mins

Co-author: Chiara Martin Renamed Visa Cash App RB heading into 2024, the team ended the two first races of the season at Bahrain and Jeddah with some disheartening results. The crew led by Laurent Mekies failed to score points at the start of the 2024 season That came to an end as it was Tsunoda…

Ricciardo “puzzled” by deficit to Tsunoda despite delivering “best quali lap” of 2024 ahead of F1 Australian GP

Magdalena Put2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

Daniel Ricciardo confessed to feeling “puzzled” by his inability to match the pace of his RB teammate Yuki Tsunoda after delivering what he described as his “best quali lap” of 2024. Ricciardo experienced upset on home soil, where he suffered a Q1 exit after his lap time was deleted for exceeding track limits. “I knew…

F1 Australian GP qualifying | Verstappen storms to pole ahead of Sainz and Perez; Hamilton out in Q2

Lucrezia Costa2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

It’s time to set the grid for the Australian GP! Will Ferrari be able to confirm the strong pace shown so far, or will Verstappen ultimately be able to go three for three? Qualifying down under saw Albon, the Haas and the Alpine drivers out on track first in Q1. The only Williams car remaining…

“Braking” and “slow speed corners” — Tsunoda on where he holds current pace advantage over RB F1 teammate Ricciardo

Daniel Mora2 years ago04 mins

With the Australian Grand Prix weekend already underway, some drivers are trying to continue with a good streak of results that they have started this season with, while some others are trying to get the push they need to reverse this difficult start to the season that have had. Having changed its official name from…