Daniel Ricciardo’s debut season with Red Bull’s junior team in Formula 1 has not gone according to plan. However, he has had a promising weekend so far, outperforming his teammate Yuki Tsunoda. Ricciardo believes that his switch to a new monocoque for the Chinese Grand Prix may have contributed to his improved performance. He had been vocal about wanting the new chassis to eliminate any potential issues that could be caused by a faulty chassis. The team obliged, as Tsunoda had no concerns with his own chassis. Ricciardo’s performance in China has been his strongest of the season, beating Tsunoda in every session. Tsunoda has been experiencing positive feelings in the car but has struggled to convert that into lap times. Ricciardo cannot definitively say whether the chassis change is the reason for his improvement, but he believes that sustaining this form will provide confirmation. He feels more confident and comfortable with the car, but acknowledges that it is still early to draw conclusions. Ricciardo’s performance in China could be attributed to multiple factors, including Tsunoda’s underperformance. It remains to be seen if this is the start of a positive run for Ricciardo and if the chassis change played a significant role.
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