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Posted on Saturday, September 19, 2015

Ricciardo eyes battle for victory

Daniel Ricciardo says Red Bull can challenge for victory during the Singapore Grand Prix, after he matched his best qualifying result in Formula 1 with second place. Ricciardo finished behind only former team-mate Sebastian Vettel in qualifying at Marina Bay and reckons that he can provide a test to the German in race trim, as he chases his first win in over a year. "Qualifying was exciting and to have no Mercedes up here [in the top three] is a surprise, so we will definitely […]

Posted on Saturday, September 5, 2015

Red Bull pair hope for race progress

Red Bull pair Daniel Ricciardo and Daniil Kvyat are hoping to make progress into the points at the Italian Grand Prix, following engine penalties for both drivers. The FIA has yet to confirm the starting grid for Sunday's race, but with Ricciardo having sustained a 25 place drop and Kvyat a demotion of 15 spots, the pair are expected to line-up at the back of the pack. "We’ll be starting from the back tomorrow and we’ll try to make up some places," said Ricciardo. "The […]

Posted on Friday, September 4, 2015

Red Bull drivers get combined 40 place drop

Red Bull drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Daniil Kvyat are likely to start from the back of the grid at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix after sustaining a combined 40 place penalty. With the characteristics of the Monza circuit unlikely to suit Red Bull's package, the team has opted to change several engine parts and sustain a heavy sanction. Ricciardo has a nominal 25 place drop, 10 of which come from using a sixth Internal Combustion Engine [ICE], the first time he has had a sixth […]

Posted on Friday, August 21, 2015

Ricciardo hoping to convert practice pace

Daniel Ricciardo says that Red Bull will be satisfied if it can carry forward the pace which it displayed during Friday's practice sessions for the Belgian Grand Prix. Ricciardo was third fastest to Mercedes pair Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton across both sessions at Spa Francorchamps and, having claimed his first 2015 podium at the most recent race in Hungary, believes finishing second best would be another positive result for the team. "Generally I think if we can stay third and fourth at this track […]

Posted on Saturday, August 8, 2015

Ricciardo to take part in Perth run

Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo will participate in an event in his home city of Perth, Western Australia, later this year. Ricciardo will conduct a Formula 1 demonstration in Red Bull's title-winning RB7 from 2011 at the inaugural Perth Speed Fest, which will take place at the Kwinana Motorplex. Alongside Ricciardo in attendance will be 1980 Formula 1 champion Alan Jones and MotoGP rider Jack Miller. The Perth Speed Fest will take place on December 13.

Posted on Sunday, July 26, 2015

Ricciardo has 'no regrets' over aggressive style

Daniel Ricciardo says he has no regrets over his driving style as he collected his first podium position of the season at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Ricciardo was involved in three separate collisions in the race, the first at the start, the second with Lewis Hamilton - for which the Briton was penalised - and lastly while contesting second place with Nico Rosberg. Ricciardo and Rosberg made contact exiting the first corner and the Red Bull driver was forced to pit for a new front […]

Posted on Saturday, July 25, 2015

Ricciardo confident of challenging Ferrari

Daniel Ricciardo is confident that Red Bull will be able to challenge Ferrari during the Hungarian Grand Prix. Red Bull has endured a difficult campaign but Ricciardo secured fourth place in qualifying at the Hungaroring, narrowly behind Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel. Ricciardo is optimistic of battling his former team-mate on Sunday as Red Bull chases its first podium of 2015. "I am really happy with the session today and with my qualifying performance," he said. "We were very close to Seb which is positive. I […]

Posted on Friday, July 24, 2015

Ricciardo: Red Bull easier to drive

Daniel Ricciardo says that the Red Bull RB11 is easier to drive compared to recent races as the squad emerged as Mercedes' nearest challenger during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Ricciardo suffered an engine failure in the second session but was still able to finish in third position, with team-mate Daniil Kvyat second only to Lewis Hamilton. Ricciardo, who has scored just one point across the last three races, is confident of a better showing at the Hungaroring. "The car felt good today" he […]

Posted on Monday, July 20, 2015

Ricciardo to make Race of Champions debut

Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo will make his Race of Champions debut at this year's event in London. Ricciardo, victor of three Formula 1 races, will line-up alongside motorcycle legend Mick Doohan to form Team Australia for the event, which will take place in London's former Olympic Stadium in November. "It’s an honour to be invited to the Race Of Champions and I’m really looking forward to racing inside the tight confines of London’s former Olympic Stadium," said Ricciardo. "It will be very different to […]

Posted on Monday, July 6, 2015

Renault frustrated by Silverstone retirements

Renault chiefs were left frustrated as it encountered further reliability issues at the British Grand Prix. Both Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo and Toro Rosso's Carlos Sainz Jr. retired from the race due to suspected electrical issues, costing the pair points. "It was a fascinating race for the fans, but frustrating for us," said Director of Operations Remi Taffin. "Daniil [Kvyat] drove well to finish under a second from fifth. The car and engine worked well together, and he was able to adapt to the changing […]

Posted on Sunday, July 5, 2015

Ricciardo, Sainz halted by suspected electrical problem

Daniel Ricciardo says an electrical problem in his Red Bull RB11 ended his British Grand Prix as his difficult string of races continued at Silverstone. Ricciardo was running inside the top 10 when he suffered a loss of power, before ultimately retiring from the race. Ricciardo's retirement means he has scored just a single point across the last three races. "I was really optimistic and excited for this weekend but it didn’t work out for us on the day," said Ricciardo. "We suffered an electrical […]

Posted on Saturday, July 4, 2015

Ricciardo laments low speed corners issue

Daniel Ricciardo believes he is missing out on speed in the low speed corners as he was the slowest of the Q3 runners during qualifying for the British Grand Prix. Ricciardo, who finished on the podium at last year's race, could manage only 10th position and rued his lap being deleted, along with the pace of the RB11 at slow speed. "It was a mixed qualifying for me," said Ricciardo. "My fastest time was deleted and it’s something we have to review as I don’t […]