Daniel Ricciardo told “we need to see more” as doubt arises over RB suitability | F1

Daniel Ricciardo is underneath “enormous strain” and may not swimsuit his RB automobile, David Croft thinks.

Ricciardo has endured a difficult begin to the F1 2024 season.

Even fellow Aussie, and former F1 champion, Alan Jones has questioned whether or not Ricciardo is previous his finest.

“He’s underneath enormous strain,” Crofty informed Fox Sports activities Australia earlier than Ricciardo’s dwelling race on the Australian Grand Prix, the place he finally completed P13.

“Ricciardo has not began the season that effectively.

“I’m certain the RB shall be a greater automobile in time. It may not be the most effective automobile for him in the intervening time.

“However he’s been crushed by his teammate, and it’s a must to decide your self in opposition to your teammate, and that’s not in Daniel’s favour.

“I nonetheless suppose Daniel’s a superb driver.

“I believe he deserves his place within the grid, however we have to see extra from him, and that would be the message getting by to him.”

Ricciardo entered this 12 months hoping that some spectacular outcomes might propel him right into a Pink Bull, alongside Max Verstappen, in 2025.

However Sergio Perez has responded to the strain that he faces to cling onto his seat, whereas Ricciardo has been outshone by youthful alternate options.

RB – final season named AlphaTauri – stored religion with Ricciardo this 12 months regardless of Liam Lawson impressing whereas changing the veteran Australia throughout an harm absence final season.

Lawson is looming within the wings, prepared for his first full-time F1 race seat.

Crofty warned: “Liam Lawson is there and he’s prepared.

“(RB’s) cause for being is to deliver younger drivers by. Is that Daniel Ricciardo?”

F1 journalist Mark Hughes joined the questioning of Ricciardo.

He mentioned on The Race F1 podcast: “Removed from is he on a trajectory nonetheless to be within the Pink Bull, I’d say is he on a trajectory to nonetheless be within the RB?”

Worryingly for Ricciardo, the New Zealand Herald reported after the Australian Grand Prix that he has a time restrict to show his value.

Reportedly a two-race ultimatum has been handed to Ricciardo which might end in him being changed by Liam Lawson in Miami.