The start of Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 season has been less than ideal. He has been trailing behind his teammate in both qualifying and races, which was not what he expected. In response to his poor performances, a former world champion boldly stated that Ricciardo is past his prime. This led the 34-year-old driver to address the claims and share his perspective on the situation.
The former world champion in question is Alan Jones, who won the championship in 1980. Jones is widely respected in the world of F1. Ricciardo returned to the F1 grid last year at the Hungarian Grand Prix, but has faced a string of bad luck recently.
Jones criticized his fellow Australian and stated that Ricciardo, a former eight-time Grand Prix winner, is past his best. This statement caused a stir in the paddock and Ricciardo felt compelled to respond strongly. When asked if he has anything to prove in the upcoming races, Ricciardo rejected Jones’ claims, saying he does not feel the need to prove himself. However, rumors about the end of his career have been circulating in the paddock and Ricciardo is aware of this. As a result, he will be pushing even harder to make a positive impression on the team hierarchy in the upcoming races.
Ricciardo is a highly experienced driver, having participated in around 250 Grand Prix races throughout his career. He has driven for various teams on the grid, making him an attractive choice for any team due to his vast experience. Ricciardo believes that an experienced driver can provide direction to a team and help them improve their weaknesses.
When Ricciardo joined the VCARB team (formerly known as AlphaTauri), they were facing difficulties. However, his precise and mature feedback allowed the team to solve their crucial problems. Despite his contributions to VCARB, Ricciardo is currently under pressure and hoping for a better result in his home race this weekend. Furthermore, if he falls behind in this season’s championship, Ricciardo is seen as the favorite for a possible return to Red Bull.
