F1 news: Daniel Ricciardo HITS BACK at critics in sweary blast

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Ricciardo HITS BACK at critics in sweary blast

Former Red Bull driver is under pressure over poor performances

Kevin McKenna

Friday 3 May 2024 15:29

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F1 star Daniel Ricciardo has delivered a scathing response to criticism over his disappointing form so far this season.

The Australian had hoped to drive his way into the running for a return to Red Bull, having spent four years there between 2014-2018, but his recent performances for the defending constructors' champions' sister team, Visa Cash App RB, have failed to live up to expectation.

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His failure to score points in five race starts this year, in addition to being frequently outperformed by team-mate Yuki Tsunoda, has piled the pressure on the 34-year-old and placed his F1 future in jeopardy, with young reserve driver Liam Lawson waiting in the wings.

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Ricciardo, however, insists he pays little attention to what has been said and written about him in recent months, and accepts that he will be unable to change the mind of some of his detractors, regardless of what he produces on track.

Speaking to ESPN, the eight-time race winner said: "I'm sure a lot of people, my fans, F1 fans, whoever, have been saying 'f***ing hell Daniel, pull your finger out, what the f*** are you doing?'.

"That's just part of this whole thing. I'm sure for a lot of them it comes out of a place of them caring and wanting me to do good.

"And then for some they just have a negative opinion they won't change.