Red Bull advisor, Helmut Marko, issues a warning to Daniel Ricciardo, urging him to improve his performance after a weak start to the 2024 Formula 1 season. Despite high expectations for the revamped team, Ricciardo has been struggling, qualifying behind his teammate Yuki Tsunoda in both races so far. Marko stressed the need for improvement, stating that Ricciardo must “show something soon.” The pressure is on Ricciardo and Tsunoda this season.
Marko also pointed out the need for the team to understand why their VCARB 01 chassis is not translating its strong qualifying performance into race results. While Tsunoda has shown promise in qualifying, the team has struggled to maintain their position in the points during races. Marko questioned whether the team is putting too much pressure on the tires or if there are other factors at play.
In contrast, Marko praised Sergio Perez, who has been able to follow Max Verstappen in both races, securing consecutive Red Bull one-two finishes. Marko revealed that Perez has been using the same settings as his teammate, highlighting Verstappen’s ability to manage the rear of the car. Perez’s stability in the car has allowed him to perform well, especially when the RB18 was overweight in the early races of 2022.
Overall, Ricciardo is under pressure to improve his performance, while the team works to understand their race pace issues. On the other hand, Perez has been able to adapt to Verstappen’s settings and deliver solid results for the team.
