In his first race back, Ricciardo’s fortunes seemed to have faded quickly when he became embroiled in an early incident involving Zhou Guanyu and Alpine. However, through a strategic one-stop approach and skillful driving, he managed to secure a 13th-place finish. In Spa, Ricciardo dropped to 16th but demonstrated potential for a more competitive second half of the season.
Priestley cautioned Tsunoda, suggesting that Ricciardo’s swift adjustment to life at AlphaTauri could pose a challenge for him. He noted, “I actually personally think that he’s in a bit of trouble here because I think Daniel Ricciardo is very strong already in that car.”
