Ricciardo’s Struggle Continues as Tsunoda Shines for Red Bull

It’s been a tough start to the 2024 Formula 1 season for Daniel Ricciardo, as he continues to struggle to find his footing at Red Bull. Despite being retained by the team for another year, the Australian driver has been overshadowed by his teammate Yuki Tsunoda, who has shown impressive performances in the first few races.

Many had expected Ricciardo to have a stronger start to the season, especially after gaining momentum towards the end of last year. However, he has struggled to keep up with Tsunoda and has finished the first three races in 13th, 16th, and 12th places.

There have been rumors that Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has given Ricciardo two more races to prove himself or risk losing his seat to Liam Lawson. However, Ricciardo insists that he is not paying attention to the speculation and is solely focused on his own performance.

Despite the disappointing results, Ricciardo remains positive and believes that he will find his rhythm soon. He stated, “I honestly thought that this year we would start a lot stronger. So there is that which I don’t understand, not only me, but a few people are wondering why. I think the important thing is that I stay on course.”

He also mentioned that he is working closely with the team to improve his performance and is confident that future updates will help him feel more comfortable in the car. “Before you know it, we’ll be doing great again. And I know I kind of said that jokingly, but I do! I do believe it. So yeah, we’ll hopefully turn it around.”

Positive Signs for Ricciardo Despite Tough Start

Despite the struggles, there have been some positive signs for Ricciardo. He has shown moments of promise and has been asking the team for feedback and ways to improve. He also believes that he is in a good