The return of Daniel Ricciardo to the grid in Texas was met with enthusiasm, but the challenges of his comeback were evident despite the signature cowboy hat. Ricciardo had been on the sidelines for the past four rounds, nursing a broken wrist sustained in a practice crash at the Dutch Grand Prix in August. His
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As Formula 1 gears up for the United States Grand Prix, Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo has conveyed a message of hope and encouragement to Red Bull junior Liam Lawson, asserting that “his time will come.” Ricciardo, who returned to F1 action with AlphaTauri earlier in the season, shared his sentiments about Lawson’s promising career. Ricciardo
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Frits Van Amersfoort has passionately advocated for Liam Lawson to join the Red Bull Formula 1 team as Max Verstappen’s teammate for the 2024 season or even sooner. Lawson, who impressed during his brief stint as Daniel Ricciardo’s replacement at AlphaTauri, has garnered Van Amersfoort’s unwavering support and confidence. Speaking on Formule1.nl’s Paddock Chat podcast,
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Aston Martin’s Formula 1 team has faced a tumultuous season, dropping from second to fourth in the championship standings since the campaign’s inception. As the team’s fortunes wane and their lead over competitors like McLaren narrows, the performance of Lance Stroll, the owner’s son, has come under scrutiny. Stroll’s contributions have accounted for just 47
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In the summer of 2022, Formula 1 fans were introduced to the romantic connection between renowned driver Daniel Ricciardo and his girlfriend, Heidi Berger. While Ricciardo is celebrated for his extraordinary F1 skills, Berger also hails from a motorsport background as the daughter of retired Formula 1 driver Gerhard Berger. The couple has shared their
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AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda has shared a candid insight into the hurdles he faced when he first attended a Formula One race, where the deafening noise made him contemplate leaving. Tsunoda, who has since participated in 58 F1 races, debuted in Bahrain at the start of the 2021 season, but there was a time when the
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Daniel Ricciardo, known for his iconic ‘high-performance athlete’ quote, has reiterated his stance on Formula 1 drivers being considered athletes. The debate over whether F1 drivers can be classified as athletes has lingered for decades, akin to discussions about sports such as snooker and darts. While opinions on this matter may vary, AlphaTauri driver Ricciardo
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AlphaTauri’s technical director Jody Egginton has clarified the extent of parts integration from Red Bull Racing as the two teams continue to collaborate more closely. The Faenza-based squad has been struggling in recent seasons, sparking discussions about the degree of shared resources and parts usage between the two teams. Amid rumours that AlphaTauri might essentially
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AlphaTauri plans to incorporate more parts from Red Bull into its car design for the 2024 season. This strategic shift comes as AlphaTauri looks to improve its performance, having struggled during the 2023 season. Despite Red Bull Racing’s dominant performance in 2023, winning all but one of the 16 races, AlphaTauri finds itself at the
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Formula 1’s rumour mill is abuzz with reports suggesting that Daniel Ricciardo has become Red Bull Racing’s primary candidate for a potential driver change in 2024, should the need arise. This development marks a remarkable turn of events for the Australian driver, who departed from the team at the end of the 2018 season. Ricciardo’s
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