Daniel Ricciardo has been outperformed by his VCARB teammate, Yuki Tsunoda, throughout the current F1 season.
The world of Formula 1 has been dominated by the controversies that have unfolded this year. Despite the drama, the drivers from the Milton-Keynes-based team and VCARB have remained focused on their performance on the track. However, things haven’t been going well for Ricciardo, as he had a terrible weekend in Saudi Arabia. Former team owner, Eddie Jordan, has given a harsh reality check to the Australian driver.
Ricciardo made his return to the F1 grid last year with the sister team of . He had the ambition to make it back to Milton Keynes. However, the last two races of the 2024 F1 season have been disappointing for him.
Eddie Jordan recently discussed Ricciardo’s difficult situation and stated that he has a likable personality in the paddock. However, this alone cannot save him from being replaced. Like all drivers in the sport, he needs to perform. Moreover, there is a possibility that he could be replaced in a similar manner as he was in 2022 by McLaren.
Ricciardo was expected to be the leading driver in VCARB this year. However, his season started off challenging. With a series of poor performances, he has been given a wake-up call.
The 80-year-old veteran of the sport has emphasized that 2024 is a crucial year for both VCARB drivers.
The dynamics within the paddock have significantly changed in the past year. Ricciardo was brought into the Red Bull sister team to address the leadership crisis at VCARB and aim for a prestigious seat at the Austrian giant.
However, Tsunoda had the upper hand over Ricciardo in the Saudi Arabian GP. Considering everything that has been discussed, the upcoming Australian GP weekend will be the perfect opportunity for Ricciardo to finally kickstart his 2024 campaign. Many eyes will be on him in Melbourne.