Yuki Tsunoda surpasses Daniel Ricciardo by a margin of 9 points in the first six races of the 2024 season. Tsunoda, a member of the RB team, has been the main contributor to the team’s success, while Ricciardo has struggled to keep up. The RB team director, expressing his satisfaction, praised Tsunoda’s performance so far.
During the weekend in Miami, Tsunoda had an impressive race, but did not score points in the main race. Despite this setback, he has shown more consistency compared to Ricciardo. The team director acknowledged Tsunoda’s progress throughout his career at RB, previously known as AlphaTauri, describing it as a “great step forward.”
Furthermore, the team director mentioned that Tsunoda’s performances have even more potential. RB has been working to create the best possible environment for the 24-year-old to continue his growth. The whole team, including the team director, has been very impressed with Tsunoda’s results.
Out of the six races so far, Tsunoda has scored points in three of them. The team director noted that he has become better at handling difficult moments and used the Miami Grand Prix as an example of Tsunoda’s ability to bounce back. This progress is seen as a significant step in the right direction for both Tsunoda and the team.
However, Ricciardo’s future with the team is uncertain. If he does not improve his results, he may be replaced for the 2025 season. For now, Tsunoda continues to outshine Ricciardo at RB, but there is a possibility that the winner of 8 races could pose a challenge in the second half of the season.
