Daniel Ricciardo’s performance woes spark speculations about his future with Red Bull. Here are the key points:
- Ricciardo admits consistency issues could be detrimental.
- Red Bull confirms Ricciardo will stay after the summer break, but uncertainty looms.
- Ricciardo’s points tally pales in comparison to teammate Yuki Tsunoda’s.
- The Aussie believes age isn’t a factor, pointing to his older peers Hamilton and Alonso.
- Determined, Ricciardo vows to prove he still has ‘it’.
Daniel Ricciardo has confessed that his lack of consistency this season might be a major issue. While he managed to secure a reprieve from Red Bull, his long-term future remains in doubt.
Red Bull recently confirmed that Ricciardo would continue with his current team after the summer break. However, there’s still no guarantee for next season, especially with reserve driver Liam Lawson waiting in the wings.
Ricciardo’s performance, including a P4 at the Miami Sprint, hasn’t matched up to his teammate Yuki Tsunoda, who has achieved seven top ten results compared to Ricciardo’s three.
In his own words, Ricciardo stated, ‘What I haven’t done well, I would say, is probably just put it under the consistency bracket.’ He acknowledged that his inability to consistently reach Q3 or score points every weekend is a significant shortcoming.
Despite his irregular performance, Ricciardo remains optimistic. He noted that drivers older than him, like Hamilton and Alonso, have still managed to perform at high levels, proving age isn’t necessarily a hindrance.
Ricciardo remains determined, saying, ‘I’ve just got to sort my sh*t out.’ He believes he still has the talent and capability but admits he needs to show it more consistently.
Only time will tell if Ricciardo can regain his consistency and secure his place on the grid.
Source: Planetf1
