The Red Bull sister team, VCARB, had a disappointing performance at the Saudi Arabian GP, with drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda failing to secure any points. This continues the team’s streak of not scoring any points. Ricciardo expressed his struggles during the race in Jeddah, mentioning the difficulties he faced throughout the entire race weekend. He also pointed out the slow pit stops conducted by the crew. Additionally, Ricciardo took responsibility for his mistake of hitting the curb at turn 1, which caused him to spin out and drop in the rankings.
Despite the recent lack of points, Ricciardo remains optimistic about achieving better results as the season progresses. The team based in Faenza will work on improving their performance during the break before the Melbourne race. Ricciardo eagerly looks forward to competing in his home race.
Tsunoda also acknowledged the challenges he faced during the Saudi Arabian GP. He admitted that the race was difficult for him and mentioned how he allowed some cars to pass him while attempting to overtake. The Japanese driver also struggled with grip and pace issues, which further hindered his performance.
However, there were some positive aspects to take away from the point-less race for the VCARB crew. Tsunoda highlighted the team’s strong qualifying results and expressed the intention to analyze the race and identify areas for improvement. He believes that he can also enhance his performance in certain aspects. Therefore, the upcoming grand prix weekend holds the potential for better results from the team.
Despite the initial optimism surrounding the VCARB challenger at the start of the season, the team has yet to score any points. However, they are determined to show improvement as the season progresses and aim to secure crucial points at the Australian GP. Currently, VCARB, along with other teams on the grid, has zero points.