While there was no surprise who won in Abu Dhabi, an unexpected driver hit the front at one stage. Here’s our verdict on all 20.
Daniel Ricciardo articles archive
Ricciardo puzzled by qualifying struggle after failing to join Tsunoda in points
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says he is unable to understand how his AlphaTauri team mate Yuki Tsunoda was so much faster in Abu Dhabi.
Vote for your 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
AlphaTauri drivers encouraged by new floor in last-gasp bid for seventh
Formula 1
Posted onAlphaTauri’s drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda were encouraged by the performance of the new floor their team introduced for the finale.
Current cars make drivers a passenger in high-speed crashes, Sainz and Ricciardo say
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says his crash in practice shows the current cars are more susceptible to high-speed crashes – a view Daniel Ricciardo shares.
Alonso “sorry for the fans” and says second practice should have been extended
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso and Daniel Ricciardo say second practice for the Abu Dhabi GP should have been extended after crashes badly disrupted the session.
Confident Ricciardo expects return to pre-Vegas form for AlphaTauri
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo expects AlphaTauri’s poor form in the Las Vegas Grand Prix last weekend will not be repeated at this weekend’s season finale.
2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onAfter a controversial weekend, there were two drivers who stood above the rest. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Vote for your 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Ricciardo calls for tougher safety checks at street tracks after Vegas disruption
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo feels Formula 1 should demand more thorough preparation from street circuits after disrupted practice for the Las Vegas GP.
F1 must tackle “incredibly expensive” Vegas ticket prices – Leclerc
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc and Daniel Ricciardo have both expressed concerns over the extremely high ticket prices for the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix.
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso starred in the grand prix but how did he – and his 19 rivals – fare over F1’s entire weekend in Brazil? Here’s the RaceFans verdict.
Unhappy Ricciardo says Brazilian GP restart ‘exposed a flaw in the rules’
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo is unhappy he was not allowed to rejoin the lead lap at the restart of the Brazilian Grand Prix, and said his car was “frustratingly fast.”
DRS zones made fight with Sainz “extremely frustrating” – Ricciardo
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo said he was frustrated by the consecutive DRS zones at Interlagos as he tried to overtake Carlos Sainz Jnr during today’s sprint race.
AlphaTauri “definitely a lot faster” than Q1 exit suggested – Ricciardo
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: AlphaTauri “definitely a lot faster” • No action over Norris-Hulkenberg clash • McLaren’s Ugochukwu moves to FREC
Verstappen doesn’t mind if his team mate is Perez or Ricciardo next year
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen says he will be happy whether Red Bull choose to retain Sergio Perez as his team mate for next year or replace him with Daniel Ricciardo.
Transcript: How Ricciardo’s race went awry soon after he was told to “bring it home”
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo scored AlphaTauri’s best finish of the season in Mexico last weekend. Here’s how his afternoon played out over team radio.
Ricciardo now has “much more confidence” in AlphaTauri’s car
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ricciardo has “much more confidence” in car • Formula E changes broadcast production company • MP retain Hauger
2023 Mexican Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onThere were some standout performances in Mexico during a warm and wild weekend. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Mexican Grand Prix.
“Outstanding” Ricciardo was “back to his old self” in Mexican GP – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner lavished praise on Daniel Ricciardo who delivered AlphaTauri’s best result of the season so far in Mexico.