Daniel Ricciardo has been outperformed by Yuki Tsunoda in the ongoing 2024 F1 season. The Australian driver has struggled to deliver satisfactory performances in the first three races. He is facing difficulties in overcoming his current slump in form. To make matters worse, his 23-year-old teammate managed to score points for the team during the Australian GP.
Ricciardo has been falling behind both in qualifying and during the races. The team has reportedly given him an ultimatum, adding more pressure on him. It is speculated that he may have lost all his motivation.
Regardless, Ricciardo must step up his game if he wants to avoid a repeat of history. Red Bull has a reputation for keeping only those drivers who consistently perform well. If Ricciardo fails to contribute points to the team in the upcoming races, they might consider replacing him with their reserve driver.
As previously mentioned, Ricciardo’s poor performance is putting him in a difficult position. He is struggling to master the VCARB 01, which is reflecting negatively on him. On the other hand, his teammate Yuki Tsunoda is showing continuous improvement.
Recently, there has been discussion about VCARB’s current driver situation. Tsunoda is preparing well for his home race, the Japanese GP at Suzuka. This event holds special significance, and Tsunoda will do his best to score points for the team. However, this further complicates things for Ricciardo, who is yet to score. The 34-year-old driver will need to elevate his performance if he wants to secure the Red Bull seat for the following year.