Daniel Riccardo has disclosed that Yuki Tsunoda is utilizing the identical configuration as him.
Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda (Via: Imago)
joined VCARB (AlphaTauri in 2023) during the middle of the 2023 Formula 1 season, taking the place of . Since then, the Australian has been diligently working to lead the team and assist in the development and enhancement of their car using his expertise. However, despite a strong start, he has struggled to keep up with his teammate .
In the beginning of the 2024 F1 season, has outperformed the eight-time Grand Prix winner in the majority of races, unlike last season. This has resulted in a lot of criticism being directed towards the 34-year-old. Recently, Daniel Ricciardo disclosed that his teammate has been benefiting from his suggestions and the setup of his car.
The Australian shared how his impressive weekend in Mexico last season, where he qualified in fourth place and finished the race in seventh, piqued the interest of his younger teammate. As a result, it is believed that the Japanese driver is now using a nearly identical setup to that of his more experienced teammate.
This revelation is certainly intriguing, and after his excellent performance in China before the unfortunate incident with , Daniel Ricciardo will undoubtedly want to continue refining the setup of his car and maintaining his good form.
Throughout the first four rounds of the 2024 F1 season, prior to the race in Shanghai, Yuki Tsunoda has been faster than Daniel Riccardo. The Japanese driver has delivered impressive performances and has even secured points in Australia and Japan. However, despite his accomplishments, Ricciardo does not consider it to be anything extraordinary.
The eight-time Grand Prix winner commended his teammate, acknowledging that Tsunoda has become very confident with the car. However, he concluded by stating that it is not an exceptional or unusual situation. Ricciardo will undoubtedly aim to support these comments by performing well in the upcoming race in Miami.
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