Is there Any Hope For Daniel Ricciardo?

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[@humaneatingduck6722]

Personally I think Daniel Ricardo’s mental health is worse now than it was at McLaren. I’d also like to add that people keep trying to defend him and say the car just isn’t good for him, but when you think about it, it’s his job to adapt to his car and he should just be doing better

[@DestroyerWill]

Exactly

[@sawyerclark7435]

same excuses were used at mclaren and theres a point where you gotta say dude change your driving or we will get lawson who has already shown he can

[@cococardenas]

If Checo is expected to adapt, Daniel has to adapt as well. If Checo stays the course, it’s looking like a Checo extension for sure. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.

[@humaneatingduck6722]

@@cococardenas could'nt agree more

[@lukasr1166]

I basically disregard any argument about driving style made about any driver because of the excuses for DRs mclaren performance. It's not an excuse for any driver and if you can't adapt you're out. That's F1 for you

[@Onestonedbake]

Liam losing his seat was sad for me. He was exceptional

[@sporkybutterz]

Liam got robbed out of a seat. His performances so far are not warranted for a seat at AT or RB. They need to boot out Danny Ric and get Liam back. At this point he needs to bow out.

[@platylobiumobtuseangulum1607]

F1 needs more teams. Maybe third cars allowed or something. Definitely too few seats for new drivers. That ain't Danny Ric's fault.

[@mike.999.s]

Since many years I did not understand why Ricciardo has been so highly rated. I suppose that fans and media are not able to understand the difference between being liked as a person and being a highly performing race car driver. This video speaks the thruth, thanx!

[@mitchellclark-romeijnsen1659]

Nowadays he's past his best but it was only a few years ago he was rated pretty consistently a top 5 driver on the grid in his second season at Renault pulling that car to a couple podiums and lets not forget 2014 beating a vettel who was fresh of 4 wdc in a row and even beating a young max, not that he'd come close to that now but in his prime he was one hell of a racing driver and you dts fans seem to think he's only there cause he's funny. I understand the criticism nowadays but let's not also forget Mexico at the end of last year and what a drive that was p4 quali and p7 in the race single handedly getting alpha tauri off the bottom of the table. People are so forgetful it's funny

[@rizkasyaukany8891]

@@mitchellclark-romeijnsen1659 maybe people look down on daniel not because he past his prime, but because there are old man that never lost his prime in the grid. he have one stellar race last year yes, but the other old man also have that

[@philtucker1224]

I don’t think he was ever rated, I think he has been chosen by various teams more from a PR standpoint.

[@philtucker1224]

Way back when he was originally at Red Bull he looked semi good but I now think that was his car was so good. (A bit like Max)

[@nikhil8650]

Nah man pre Renault Riccardo had wc worth hype.Maybe he is past his prime.

[@DestroyerWill]

You’re speaking the truth mate. He’s so overrated and he’s expensive without results. The excuse about the car and getting use to it is BS. Piastri came in and made a difference immediately. It’s not about the car - he’s washed up

[@mregbef1]

he is an expensive driver but he does bring in a lot of money for rb, idk if he's washed up but he needs to get his act together

[@user-vi7he9ml8c]

@@mregbef1have u forgotten 2023 Mexico he has shown why he deserves that red bull seat all he needs is to be comfortable car and u see what he can do

[@brucemckay7828]

​@@user-vi7he9ml8cone race ?

[@lukasr1166]

He just needs a car specifically designed for him and then he's good. Wow thanks@@user-vi7he9ml8c

[@DestroyerWill]

@@mregbef1as an Australian I’ve really wanted him to succeed but he takes ages to come to terms with the car.

[@4huggies]

Daniel has proven while at Redbull, Renault, and McLaren that he is not a competitive driver. The fact that McLaren was willing to buy out his multimillion contract just to get him out the team and his comeback to Alpha Tauri going so bad further confirmed that. Even when compared to Hulkenberg who came back to HAAS and had good performances, or Alonso who came back from retirement and has been extremely consistent at outpacing Stroll and getting podiums proved age and time off the car aren’t a factor when you are simply a good driver. I still think that Redbull made a huge mistake with Albon when they didn’t give him the same patience or time as they are giving to Perez. Now Lawson, Yuki, are the next in that train of potential being missed.

[@mregbef1]

Nico has been amazing I wish he got more praise.

[@quentinhirschfeld9382]

Albon had one and a half year and he stayed far away from Max.

[@bitronic6706]

i have a feeling that the only reason checo definitely stayed was bc how instrumental he ended up being against hamilton ad2021 besides, he's also the guy that let RB get WCC in 2022, and a championship 1-2 in 2023, he's decent enough with the red bull, so nowadays he's kinda like a safety net in case anything happens to max.

[@hazaeltorres2009]

The reason Perez had earned the RB seat is because of his mental strength and how quick he can recover it whenever he’s not at his best, while you have other drivers that have been through RB not being able to cope with the pressure and can’t recover their mental strength

[@nickn8812]

​​@@hazaeltorres2009Really?... He was good for first 3 races and self destructed spectaculerly all the way untill the last race where ne did ok. This was not quick recovery at all and he was in a dominant car

[@AS-nb1fn]

I root for Yuki, even when his marketing value is nothing above average. But he is fun driver to whatch and as you mention - huge potential.

[@delxinogaming6046]

Yuka is legit a better driver than Danny. Checo should ask for a raise…he’s super safe and one of the top 4 drivers in F1.

[@mregbef1]

lets not hold out breath on checo , he started last season well and dropped off heavily

[@machinegunners3000]

​@mregbef1 the support he's given is worse than Sainz gets at ferrari

[@jaquandrejones]

Checo was struggling to make Q3 at the end of last season. How is Max, Lewis, charles, and Fernando not clearly better? Top 4 lol

[@nikhil8650]

Top 4 nahhh Top7 yes

[@Redspark77]

​@mregbef1 if you think that the drop off is normal for a driver that got fourth in a championship in a racin point while being just points behind Max in 2022 after Monaco then you are delusional. Something went wrong with his setup and upgrades, that sudden drop of performance is not normal.

[@peetoooooo8794]

A retiring Seb in an Aston Martin looked a lot more impressive than Daniel in a podium-capable McLaren. That's how bad he has been. I'm gonna be pissed if Lawson never gets a shot because Red Bull insists on keeping him. What a waste of an opportunity.

[@marinovignola330]

He did win a Grand Prix. Lando did not yet.

[@peetoooooo8794]

@@marinovignola330 Even with a win he was 45 points down from Lando. That should tell you how bad he was in comparison.

[@Nefus1988]

One lucky win, doesn't count

[@fintonmainz7845]

Apparently walking around with a permanent smile is having a "personality"

[@billcipher801]

fr man, for me it became clear it was fake after he kept his smile being a testdriver. Since then i dont buy it anymore

[@philtucker1224]

He’s more of a celebrity driver than a serious contender. People love his personality but instead of taking a TV role like many do, for some reason Danny still wants to drive..

[@Rosi_in_space]

I never understood why people like and liked Ricciardo; I hope that Tsunoda mops the floor with Goofy.

[@mregbef1]

since danny was the only teammate to beat or be close to max part of me does want to see if max sends daniel to the shadow realm like all the others.

[@alvmusic4402]

Because he can do the big smile for the camera, an endless stream or "funny" "content" and also he was good in 2017/8

[@JasaiFlo]

​@@mregbef1 the car was the same, thats way

[@elijuvan4131]

@@JasaiFlo the car is still the same

[@leverage56]

Even with Yuki being undeniably better than Ricciardo I fear that he will never truly get a chance at the Redbull seat because people inside Redbull see him as only being there to keep Honda happy, and once they make the swap to Ford Yuki will also be gone regardless of his performance

[@mainamuturi6944]

Was looking for this comment 🤝

[@Sleepy.Time.]

and Max would veto any driver who has a complete meltdown when asked to simply follower the team orders given, Yuki has zero future at Red Bull

[@melchorvincentagot1002]

Shit I didn't realize this while watching this video. Thanks.

[@sawyerclark7435]

yuki shouldnt be getting props for daniel being washed. I love both drivers and want them to do well but neither of them have shown the potential lawson did with such little experience in F1. The whole situation for me shows lawsons pure pace and makes the team management look stupid for keeping tsunoda and ricciardo imo.

[@herewegoagain7403]

lawson does not have potential. he's good but he ain't championship contender good.

[@JLCoelho]

Yuki should get the credit for beating his team mates in 2023, and so far 2024. And being asked to give his position was not fair, he acted badly but still, not fair

[@gil8512]

I think the problem with Yuki is that he’s too hot headed. Max can be hot headed too when challenged…so I just don’t think it will be a good combo unless Max does leave for Merc

[@mitchellclark-romeijnsen1659]

​@@JLCoelhohow was it not fair ricciardo closed the 9 second gap he had with Yuki he had more pace and had yuke let him through two laps earlier he'd probably have caught kmag not saying Danny is better than Yuki but use common sense

[@mregbef1]

i do think he should've let him through earlier but i also think he should've given the place back when he couldn't overtake.

[@CozyRodent]

Ricciardo is what happened to one season/era wonders in football, its so odd how after hitting 30 become washed in a sport where that's prime age, Vettel ended like that too

[@carlosgaleotegandara7812]

Its different depending on the person. Some ppl hit their prime (personal and professional) early at life (Vettel),others do it later in life and others are a constant succes

[@ally-o-oreo6090]

Honestly, I could see Daniel’s retirement plan becoming to be a PR spokesperson for Red Bull, and the only reason I could see them switching him into the main team right now, would be to act as a distraction and a decoy to their other problems and I could definitely them using Daniel as a Shell pony and a big distraction to trying and shift attention off of what they currently have going on

[@jrkangta]

This is harsh…but true 😅

[@NickyG_vz]

The other thing people fail to mention. Sergio P is huge in Mexico, he is in so many billboards there. And at the end of the day RB is a marketing company

[@mregbef1]

F1 also races in Australia? I’m seeing Danny Rick in a race wedding car might just send them into overdrive

[@brucemckay7828]

@@mregbef1 changing of the guard in Australia.

[@NickyG_vz]

@@mregbef1 Sergio P is backed by one the richest people in the world a Mexican telecom conglomerate

[@Niko-fj4mo]

Mexico has a population of 126 M and Australia only 25 M. Also Checo is hugely marketed in Latin America in general and even US. He really has more marketing value than 3-time champion Max Verstappen, which is very unusual.

[@renattamedinarosas7058]

The saddest thing is that kangaroos can't buy Ricciardo merch :(

[@mroscar55482]

Pérez is getting that contract extension 🔥🔥🔥

[@machinegunners3000]

Yes! And I hope with Markos influence dying down in RedBull, Checo will start to get the support he absolutely deserves. Hugh Bird is either a terrible race engineer or its on purpose.

[@quentinhirschfeld9382]

@@machinegunners3000 What support do he needs more?N It's not RB's fault if he is slower than Max.

[@quentinhirschfeld9382]

@@machinegunners3000 He's also not a very nice guy outside the car.

[@machinegunners3000]

@quentinhirschfeld9382 you should pay attention more. And I did just mention one problem, his race engineer

[@FordHoard]

Perez literally came 2nd in the championship. So tired of these "IT'S OVER" type people when somebody has one bad race.

[@566467]

Ricciardo is WASHED

[@BOBimusRex]

THERE! "Is THERE any hope for Daniel Ricciardo?" I'm a huge Danny Ric fan, but after the first two races of 2024, I'm convinced his career as an f1 driver is over.

[@rafaelcarvalho6222]

Sad but true.

[@Frnky-lw9rq]

The worst thing about this whole situation is the fact that no matter how good tsunoda performs this season, there is 0 chance of him getting that red bull seat He isn't fighting ricciardo for the red bull seat, he is unfortunately fighting ricciardo for his AT seat

[@888ahc4]

I don’t think Christian Horner ever wanted Yuki in an AT seat and no matter how well he does, Horner will never consider or give Yuki a chance-- period!

[@shabazzed]

riccardo should have been demoted to f4 a couple of years ago

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

I think he should go to WEC or IndyCar

[@setitureay1806]

Nice chat pall. It's insane how redbull gets itself in these massive internal problems because they are literaly too big. Unlike Christian's horner 💀

[@mregbef1]

file 76 says otherwise , the bigger you are the more people want control and power

[@gillb9222]

I agree. I love Daniel, I really do, he's hilarious but he isn't a great driver at the moment and I don't know if he will be again. I was absolutely with Yuki when he was told to let Daniel overtake, I was furious on his behalf. It was a stupid decision and I'm sure that Yuki would have made that overtake but Daniel couldn't. I do think Yuki really needs to go elsewhere. Yes he can be a bit hot-headed but he's young and Verstappen was an absolute hot-head when he first hit the scene too and he has matured and mellowed.

[@relli3035]

Absolutely agree with you on this

[@hyde129]

100%, and I’m just so annoyed when people judge them by their characters not by performance. For sure Yuki is hot headed and it could ruin his career at some point but being a nice guy who looks nice in front of the TV screen certainly doesn’t help with the performance

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

I like Danny Ric too. I'd like to see him go to WEC or IndyCar because he just can cut it in F1 anymore.

[@Hodyna]

It's nice to find someone who thinks the same way. I think that Ricciardo had his chance, botched it and now is taking up place for someone who actually could make something with it. I'm also hoping for a brighter future for Tsunoda - while he probably will never be a top-rate driver, I think he would do quite well if given a chance, as he really had moments of brilliance on track. Too bad that he was so often screwed up by bad luck and unfortunate strategy decisions. It saddens me greatly that Ricciardo is so hyped up, while poor Yuki gets the scraps.

[@KrisoVT]

Damn only 226 subs and yet recommended 2nd video after the tier list. You're hitting the algo in the right places I guess

[@mregbef1]

Hopefully….

[@petermoore9504]

I'm very happy never seeing a shoeey ever again

[@privateer2584]

100%! I personally feel Daniel is washed (that's harsh, but it's true). They should have gone with Lawson.

[@kondjanegongo796]

The fact they never even gave Liam a chance to go head to head in old cars against big teeth to see who gets the seat was ridiculous

[@willyhwang1059]

he ruined his own career by becoming a premature primadona

[@Loki-sk7bi]

100 percent!

[@ridhima2791]

Even though I am a Danny ricc fan, I agree with you completely.. I was excited when he was talking about the phase 2 of his career, everyone said that he got his spark back n all.. but yeah he seems pretty washed.. but i don't think Yuki will get that redbull seat. Even if Yuki was extremely fast, they won't risk it because of his temper. They need a driver who'll be happy with being the no. 2 and won't get mad if the team orders decide to let max thru. The way he acted for p12, i don't think they'll want to risk winning races or not keeping max happy in redbull

[@quentinhirschfeld9382]

For that, Tsunoda would need to be quick enough in order to be ahead of Max, he isn't.

[@29trae]

Excellent video, keep up the good work! Cheers

[@mregbef1]

thank you bro

[@TheVivianPhan]

Keep up the good work!! We need more memeable f1 content on KZbin

[@marcel4002]

Riccardo lacks what a lot of Pro athletes do across all sports. Maturity. Look at the best rookies across sports. They almost always show maturity in their abilities and in their demeanor... I know Daniel is not a rookie. Just making a point. Good channel bro 👍🏾....

[@oxcart4172]

Hey, good luck with your channel, mate. U deserve it

[@mregbef1]

Cheers mate

[@elenavucinic9599]

Agree with everything, but for how long is he gonna keep AT seat, Liam would do better I think in it

[@chip0109]

I've subscribed now 👏🏻

[@thegridgab]

What a great take. Love the content!

[@FastFoxx82]

Hell of a channel here I found Great analysis too Ricardo could easily go to GT3 or another race serious that is awesome too

[@manjsher3094]

Riccardo last of the great late breakers, now he's just last.

[@LoveXKnife]

I've been saying this forever, Thanks for the vid

[@tomyorke2614]

To an extent I agree… but I feel like Daniel didn’t just do fine against Yuki. In Mexico he performed very strongly and Jeddah this year he had a pit stop issue and got stuck behind a DRS train

[@atomic3325]

I really like Danny Ric, but this doesnt bode well for him. Unless he can dig deep and pull a rabbit out of his hat real soon, I think best he can hope for is ending his career as a marketing mascot. He got a second chance and so far he is blowing it. I hope the best for him, but it looks grim right now.

[@mregbef1]

im sure he doesn't want to be a marketing mascot.

[@missashleymacmacmac]

@@mregbef1you’re probably right, and it’s the same ego issue that caused him to spit the dummy and leave RB all those years ago 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@digitalgulby]

New here but you’ve already won me over for presenting it as is.

[@mregbef1]

cheers mate

[@Vjsodhi]

Daniel Riccardo will rise again...❤

[@taytay6066]

personally i think it’s time for daniel to retire, he’s not performing well, he doesn’t seem happy racing anymore and he’s surely got enough money to retire or go onto other business also, its great that you spoke out about horner, really refreshing to see cases of assault being adressed head on instead of being skirted around, great video and great message

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

I'd like to see him try IndyCar or the WEC to see if that rekindles his love of racing. There's still *some* talent there even if he's not fit for F1 anymore.

[@GigaK]

Thank you! I’ve been saying this since he was in McLaren.

[@DjBrOwNi3]

You’ve earned a sub pal

[@mregbef1]

Cheers buddy

[@parrotantics2046]

Ricciardo is likeable. True. But for God's sake, likeability alone is not a stable success factor. I really wish him the best. Maybe in NASCAR? He seems to be fond of that series. Or maybe endurance series?

[@seamussynnott921]

Damn Daniel Ricciardo kept up with Max Verstappen as his teammate for a couple of seasons I'd say he's had some solid seasons since 2014.

[@hazaeltorres2009]

Let’s talk about consistency, consistency is key for all athletes and that one thing that Perez has comparing him to other drivers (drivers who are rumors for a RB seat)

[@mregbef1]

If Perez was consistent, this wouldn’t even be a conversation. He would have got his extension already.

[@raiden3317]

Finally! An honest take on Ricciardo ! The problem with him, I feel, is he has lost his mojo. This is not the same young guy from 2014 who was taking on Seb, this is a has-been, washed-out, middle aged man trying to find his long lost foothold in the sport. It's sad, seeing him deteriorate mentally, and see him where he is now and I can actually empathise with him because we are the same age, but I think at this point he should retire while he's still relevant. Else he will be another name in the annals of long lost Formula 1 Drivers who were once thought to be the next WDC.

[@mregbef1]

For real

[@Thesms16]

Thank you. These are FACTS

[@colinkennedy1061]

The only reason Yuki is still in the sport is because Honda demands there be at least one Japanese driver. He’s already had enough time, granted he’s a great driver but I just don’t think he’s quite up to scratch

[@Pepe-dq2ib]

Every partner Yuki had, the team always give the better strat to his partner. Wether its Gasly, Nyck, Ricc and soon Lawson, the team will never give him a good strat. Maybe thats why hes always driving mad 😂

[@Gripprear69]

I love riccardo not bc of the driving, it’s just a personality. I would love to have him in a commentary box, where he can give insight. As in one ytb video he explained some topics rly well. It’s such a fresh of breath air to have him here, he’s apart of the few who’s actually a more unique personality (Alonso, kimi being the other ones) Also I rly want Carlos in a red bull next year as he can be a very good 2nd driver for max, but also make his own decisions.

[@fintonmainz7845]

What "personality"? Walking around with a stupid smile?

[@speedyf40]

Absolute truth right here. Ricardo was washed after he left Red Bull. I think he got rattled so hard by Max he just wasn't the same after that. The best thing you could have done is stay at Red Bull.

[@lMobiuscidl]

Straight facts, nothing less.

[@mregbef1]

Fax no printer

[@robertn2951]

Just think about Hulkenberg, who was out of a drive and qualified 3rd at the British Grand Prix.

[@mregbef1]

Hulk is such a good driver, I hope he stays

[@JaredLyons-ri6wf]

Danny Ric absolutely creamed Hulk at Renault not too long ago. Have you only been watching for a couple of years?

[@robertn2951]

@@JaredLyons-ri6wfI started following F1 in 1978 when Gilles Villeneuve started F1. Ricciardo also creamed Vettel as a team mate. Are you telling me that Tsunoda is faster than Nico and Vettel?

[@JaredLyons-ri6wf]

@@robertn2951 No I’m saying the attack on Ricciardo not being deserving of a seat is insane when guys like Nico, Ocon, Stroll, Sergeant, Perez and Zhou have seats.. what have they done in the last few years when it comes to performance vs their team mates?? Ricciardo literally has a race win?? Also you make it sound as though Tsunoda is beating Ricciardo? Ricciardo was much better than Tsunoda at the tail end of last season (After a full year off and broken hand) and clearly has better race pace this season? If the guy wasn’t famous outside of formula 1 no one would give a fuck.

[@robertn2951]

@@JaredLyons-ri6wf he is actually way overrated

[@dave.vega.]

Hulk is probably going to Sauber for next year, and Ollie Bearman will take that seat. I could see Yuki taking Mag's

[@mregbef1]

The driver market will be crazy next season

[@dave.vega.]

@@mregbef1bro, can't wait. Off track is already more interesting that on track action

[@SantosOverlord]

if Astron could let go of Stroll, Yuki is a strong option since they will be with Honda

[@kliphord123X]

Not related to Danny or anything but Sergio P so based off the first two races has performed and that what RB seem to want from him but again I kinda do want to see either Yuki or Liam take the spot for RB.

[@chioj36]

Very well said

[@SWW978]

Took all these years for someone to say it

[@ectostream]

Your account gonna blow up

[@ectostream]

Notifications on. Content fire

[@mregbef1]

lets go

[@MohdAsif-Alpha]

So I'm heartbroken as fan

[@herewegoagain7403]

good take! DR fanbase in shambles rn

[@gonzaloarroyo4262]

We can almost guarantee that Riccardo is gonna have his last year, Checo has achieved consecutive runner’s up in the last 2 GP, it is hard to justify promoting Lawson or Yuki to Redbull on his current form.

[@ashleymoore9063]

Daniel Ricardo hasn't performed since he left Red Bull why on earth would they choose him over a multitude of younger mortality trailers waiting to get into formula 1 with a career in front of them

[@rawnks2539]

No need for riccardo to be in f1. He had his time and wasn’t good enough past that. So many drivers don’t even get a chance let alone 3. Get him out. Simply doesn’t deserve the seat considering the amount of drivers that would kill to be in that seat.

[@R1val909]

Yuki is definitely underrated. And he has matured allot

[@mregbef1]

Let’s see how him and Daniel get on this season should be interesting

[@tilltronje1623]

Thank you for that thumbnail! I have been saying this for years!! Legit the only reason fans pretend he is better than the rest is because he is funny.

[@shush1791]

I started watching f1 a little bit before he joined Renault and I have never thought he was as great as everybody says but I just brush it off bc I just assumed I was too new to realize. But now it's been like what? four years? I still don't see it. When people started to jump check last year and hyping up Daniel and basically saying he will definitely get that second rb seat in 2025 I was like??Why?? What has he done to deserve it really? No shade at all but I would like to know why people think he would definitely get that seat.

[@mregbef1]

What has he done to deserve it you say? this is where you are new to the sport he has sold A LOT AND I MEAN A LOT OF MERCH. just joking, but yeah I don’t know what has happened to him.

[@hugobundock8908]

Ricciardo did have a long as pit stop in Saudi. 40 seconds or something like that

[@niurandoneich]

Finally. I've been saying this for years and years. And somehow some people are saying that Ricciardo is a contender for Red Bull's seat? Excuse me?

[@machinegunners3000]

That part in which you said that checo has accepted his role as a 2nd driver simply because of his choice of words is something that ill have to disagree with. Id like to think, as a mexican my self, that is simply how us mexicans are. Most of us are not the type that show off and overly voice our confidence until after the ordeal is over with. You can see that with alot of boxers and soccer players who are mexican. He said this after he won Monaco "We keep our heads down and fight till the end, because thats the Mexican way." Cant remember if that' exactly how he said it but those are words I strongly relate to

[@mregbef1]

you know i'm actually starting to think checo was just being humble in comparison to other drivers. your opinion has a point , i would like to see more fighting talk though because if he doesn't show fight on track it can seem at least in the interviews that he has given up a little but 2 wins in a row and he might be back in this championship

[@machinegunners3000]

@mregbef1 I agree that he's gonna have to step it up this season, but I also believe that Hugh Bird also has to step it up a notch or two. He was a rookie race engineer when checo started at RedBull, which isn't that big of a problem, but it does seem sometimes that checo is out there fighting by himself. There is alot of information that should be relayed to checo that could help him. Max seems to get updated on how checo is doing lap by lap when checo is upfront, as well as strategies on how to get closer to him but they won't do the same for checo.

[@verde629]

I think it’s time for him to go to indycar

[@the9thgear]

I think if it weren’t for Lance stroll taking up the second Aston seat, Yuki would be a lock for that seat in 2026 considering the impending Honda partnership.

[@whyareyoureadingmynickname8158]

Ricciardo had a few good years in F1. That's it. He was always inconsistent as hell. He was great in 2014, horrible in 2015, good again in 2016 and 2017, kinda all over the place in 2018 and 2019, good in 2020 and it's all been downhill ever since (although he did somewhat salvage 2021 with surprise win). Perez, for all his faults, had much more consistent career, with far less bad seasons (2013 and 2023, debatably 2022). He was always capable of delivering maximum out of mediocre cars, while Ricciardo kept choking in midfield repeatedly (with 2020 being exception). Also, him constantly playing court jester of F1 didn't help his case much. Compare his humor to, say, Alonso and Raikkonen. Those two were always hilarious but the difference is that their humor was always more natural and thus genuine. Ricciardo's humor is like a forced clown act, in which goofy antics and silly voices are mistaken for comedy. That kind of behavior is acceptable for someone in early 20s (at best), but it's annoying and sad when it's done by man in his mid 30s. Worst part is that he seemingly convinced himself that he really is that good and really is that funny. This man, who completely underdelivered in midfield McLaren and who struggles to keep up with walking timebomb Tsunoda in even worse car, is the man who will take fight to the Max and lead Red Bull to the championships. That, unironically, might be the funniest thing he ever said. Unfortunately for him, that will ultimately be his legacy in F1. Just delusion and clowning around. Real shame, honestly.

[@quentinhirschfeld9382]

Ricciardo said that he learned he wasn't the best.

[@JTW05]

Never thought Daniel was that great. Like a lot of drivers like Daniel, then and now, his drive came about by sponsors and a desire by F1 and some teams to have a driver from countries that host F1 races instead on driving ability alone.

[@Mull4geV2]

Which sponsors do you think are paying up for Daniel to be on the grid? I know Honda is backing Yuki, but I don't recall any Australian or any sponsors that back Ricciardo as he moves around the teams? Other examples would be Citi bank and Alonso, Mexican sponsors follow Checo as well as the Carlos Slim money, Chinese sponsors following Zhou, but I don't recall any Australian brands following and backing Ricciardo Also F1 and the team's don't collude together to bring in a nationality to appease a country host a race. That's a tinfoil hat idea. Australia's contract goes until 2037, that has no relevance to Ricciardo at all. Do you think Australian's only watch F1 if Ricciardo is racing? F1, the Australian Government and the Australian Grand Prix are not and have not ever made payments to a team to hire a certain nationality of a driver to appease the host country deal. There is zero relation between the deals of host countries and teams and their drivers. Drivers being of a certain nationality DOES create interest for a host country to join, so Netherlands for Max for example, but F1 or the team's aren't forming some sort of conspiracy to bring in a nationality, without the sake of performance, to tempt a host country to join... that's just not happening and hasn't ever occurred in any conversation.

[@JTW05]

@@Mull4geV2 Get a grip. Every driver has sponsors who helps finance them into the sport. Only when you become too important to the team or any team like Schumacher, Senna, these days Max, Lewis etc but even they would have needed sponsors to start with, then you become a fully paid driver. That's common knowledge, not only in F1 but Indy as well. Bullshit about Nationality not playing a part in also being picked by a team. This was also known. It's happened in the past, maybe not as much these days, but it happens and definitely in the past. I've been watching F1 and Indy/Cart/then Indy again since the late 70's as a teenager. I was even once, in the late 80's early 90's part of, although a very small part, the McLaren team, but still part of the team. I can back up what I said can you?

[@Mull4geV2]

@@JTW05 You sound nice. I’m fully aware of how the F1 sponsorship marketplace works lol. And if you read my comment, you’d know that I listed examples of sponsors that follow drivers to back them as they join teams, as they come in part with the deal. But it seems you didn’t. That’s why I asked you where are Daniel’s sponsors? Because I already know the answer, he doesn’t bring any to the teams he joins. So you’re wrong on that front. And the Australian Grand Prix doesn’t have any exchange of money with F1 or any teams in collusion to ensure Daniel Ricciardo has a seat, I also say that with absolute certainty. I’m not talking about the 1970s, I’m talking about now. It was kind of pointless replying to you anyway because I knew the answers to my comment, just wanted to see how you’d respond lol.

[@JTW05]

@@Mull4geV2 I never said the Australian GP gets money for or from Daniel being part of any team. But the teams do take into consideration sponsors and how they can contribute to the team monetary or other. They also look at marketing potential through their nationality. At the time Indy was building in Australia and one reason was because of the driver connection with Power, Dixon etc in the field. So that would have also worked in Daniels favor.

[@JTW05]

@@Mull4geV2 also no I didn't read all of your message because you were waffling and all over the place. Daniel like all other drivers in F1 and Indy, like you pointed out had sponsors, they don't have to be Australian brands but there would have been Australian backers. You asked which brands, I don't know, but I do know he wouldn't have made it to F1 without sponsors.

[@MMAli-rq8kd]

If you're premise in this video is "people aren't harshly criticizing Daniel Ricardo" you're wrong ! Too many people are saying he's completely washed after his spin in Jeddah in only the second race of this season. Riccardo needs to beat Tsunoda decidedly this season to justif a place in the grid next season, even in RB let alone in Red Bull with Max (or maybe next to Perez. Who knows?! 😅)

[@f1jones544]

You're spot on regarding Ricciardo, whom I've been slagging since his first year at McLaren, especially after he says he's true Norris. Never wanted to hear about that one Monza win since one McLaren driver was always going to win that race, and Norris was being held back. Good on Ricciardo for that one exception, but that's all it was on a McLaren day. Norris had had many more like that, DR never has again. You're even more spot on re: Horner. Anyone else would be out of their job on their a$$ immediately. I need to take tests and sign off on the results that I understand what is wrong under penalty of insurance firing is I didn't comply at my pissant job. And if those weren't his pics, he's have denied then weeks ago. This is bigger than Horner (how ironic that he says no one's bigger than the team or company when he could make all of the controversy disappear tomorrow by doing the same himself. Everyone would instantly forget about it). The fact that the employee was suspended while he never was is disgusting. I've never thought much of Red Bull as a company going back to the 90s, before they owned any teams, and they never prove my disdain for them wrong.

[@danielnicoletti2416]

Good video! I don’t think Visa R.B. is even the focus of Red Bull as it’s prime development platform. Have no idea how the future of Red Bull looks like after Max.

[@mregbef1]

max has been there for nearly 10 years, if he walks the team is going death-con 3

[@ash_hamilton]

My Wakandan brother growing

[@mregbef1]

wakanda forever bro, were on the up hopefully

[@redsoxboi1]

10 second penalty for Ocon

[@meghanaraujo]

tbh i always keep going back to thinking what if danny never switched from rb

[@WickedlNl]

I like Ricky but yeah, its be shit they leapfrog Yuki when he is obviously outperforming and getting better every season. Riciardo is funny n all but ye you gotta perform if you want the seat.

[@PabloLopez-cp6go]

I Think the best examples of his PR doing wonders for him are Bottas and Perez, they are similar age as Ricciardo and people shout for Perez to be sacked from RB and people were also super critical of Bottas at Merc. And they were going against Max and Lewis. I really don’t understand why people are so soft on Daniel

[@ReeceKnutsen]

I understand it was probably not the time to switch out Sergio Perez yet but I think Gasly has improved so much and deserved a redbull seat

[@deonli8014]

I saddened to see his decline, he‘s just not performing. Him and stroll needs to go.

[@Colevid19]

Bro that thumbnail!!! 😂

[@arjunnair8037]

I don't see Haas going for Yuki unless they plan to replace both the drivers. Tgeyre most likely gonna go for bearman.

[@mregbef1]

After reading some of the comments, it seems like haas are going for bearman. Damn

[@BakesBread001]

You’ve been reading my mind. I say this to my friends, and they scowl at me. It is his marketability / good character. For example, the McLaren was hard to drive. Yet many drivers did much better with it … Lando, Sainz, Norris, Oscar … all drove the McLaren better. Danny’s issue was / is … he has a certain driving style and does not adjust to cars. Literally part of Danny’s job coming to RB last season … show up for marketing. There’s no way he should get the RB top team seat … and he is taking up a spot in ToroRosso for a junior driver like Lawson.

[@nfc14g]

As you note, Ricciardo probably has a seat becuase of his personality. In the same vane Yuki probably won't go to Red Bull yet for the same reason. Ricciardo still has potential if a car matches his drive style as he doesn't seem to have the adaptability of say Alonso, or he's not a good communicater with the mechanics.. whatever reason, we may never know as this will be his last season if he doesn't figure it out.

[@NickABQQm]

Sometimes all you can do is smile... 🤣🤣🤣

[@JZ5U]

16:23 not only did he arrive at Jeddah with Geri, he also had lunch with Newey in the paddock, in full view of press. A not so subtle threat that the no1 and no2 of RBR are standing together, so best back off if you don't support CH.

[@JZ5U]

Also, please don't stop making videos! I don't need an opinion piece from @bigf1channel with an agenda to be invited to the next race. A fans earnest opinion is far better (even though I might be biased as I agree with all points in the video)

[@AtroxSM]

I predit yuki goes to aston in 2025, or 2026. They'll be using honda engines by then and we know honda wants a japanese driver on the grid, so i assume he'll be racing for them eventually, potentially replacing alonso if he retires or moves to a different team, or hopefully replacing stroll

[@cizzl]

dawg he getting ready to join brundle and crofty in the commentary box

[@mregbef1]

He’ll be like James Hunt in commentary

[@JLCoelho]

Good video, good luck on YT. RIC 3 is done, imagine Vettel how he was treated when he went head to head with LEC. RIC is taking the seat away more deserving drivers, such as Lawson, Bearman and even Drugovich (in F1 in general)

[@sportkiteflyer]

The only driver he’s taking a seat from is Lawson. Those other drivers belong to other teams.

[@JLCoelho]

@@sportkiteflyer At RB teams yes, in general, I'd rather see those guys have one of 20 seats not Ric

[@mregbef1]

vettel beat stroll and was still called washed so i get it tbh

[@othgmark1]

Past his prime, time to bring in a fresh face. Personality isn't results.

[@merried1225]

THANK YOU!! finally, someone telling the truth. it should be reserved for YOUNG prospects