The 34-year-old driver is among the contenders for the Red Bull position in 2025. Daniel Ricciardo (via IMAGO) unveiled the new car a week ago, surprising everyone with its completely different design. During pre-season testing, the car pushed its limits and sent a warning to all competitors on the grid, indicating a potential repeat of last year’s success. Now, Ricciardo has shared his thoughts on Red Bull’s 2024 challenger.
The RB20 will be driven by Ricciardo and his teammate, who will push the car to its limits throughout the season. As a long-time member of the Red Bull family, Ricciardo is amazed by the team’s latest creation. The 34-year-old is confident that the RB20 will dominate the competition, just as they did last year.
Ricciardo explained that while other teams take a relaxed approach to winning, Red Bull is not complacent. They constantly strive to improve their machinery and build upon what they already have. According to the eight-time winner, this mindset sets them apart from the rest of the teams. Several experts, along with Ricciardo, agree that Red Bull dares to explore new territory and take risks, which gives them a competitive edge.
In recent times, multiple teams have expressed concerns about the close relationship between Red Bull and another entity. CEO Zak Brown, in particular, has been vocal about this issue. However, Ricciardo has clarified that the newly rebranded VCARB team is no longer a junior team of Red Bull. He believes that VCARB has its own identity and operates independently from the Austrian team.
Meanwhile, Ricciardo is preparing for the upcoming season and aims to establish himself as a team leader. He is determined to secure a seat with the reigning champions and will give his utmost effort to achieve this goal.