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“Daniel Ricciardo should be doing better by now”- F1 Twitter blasts the McLaren driver for having his worst F1 season since 2013

Somin Bhattacharjee
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"Daniel Ricciardo should be doing better by now"- F1 Twitter blasts the McLaren driver for having his worst F1 season since 2013

Daniel Ricciardo has failed to score points in four consecutive races, which is something that hasn’t happened since 2013.

It’s safe to say that Ricciardo’s move to McLaren hasn’t really gone according to plan. He joined the team last season in a move that people saw as the start of something big.

Along with Lando Norris, fans expected Ricciardo to get up to speed in Surrey fairly quickly. That hasn’t been the case, and Norris has consistently outperformed him till now. Ricciardo’s only strong result with McLaren came in the form of a win at the 2021 Italian GP.

Other than his glorious afternoon in Monza, his performances have been underwhelming and recently rumors have surfaced about the team’s hierarchy wanting to replace him. Ricciardo has just 11 points after seven rounds in 2022. This is the worst points haul after seven rounds for a McLaren driver since Stoffel Vandoorne in 2018.

Ricciardo fans are worried about him being replaced at the team. The 32-year old has not scored a single point in the last four races, which is his worst point-less streak since 2013 (when he was with Toro Rosso).

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F1 Twitter divided over whether Daniel Ricciardo deserves an F1 seat

Ricciardo fans don’t want him to be replaced in McLaren. It’s unlikely that McLaren will consider extending his contract unless he performs miraculously well in the remainder of the season.

However, a large portion of F1 fans how believe that he has been given enough chances. They’ve taken up to social media to share their opinion on why Ricciardo’s stay in McLaren should not be extended.

The F1 grid is expected to go through a shake up next season. Sergio Perez extended his contract with Red Bull which points towards Pierre Gasly’s AlphaTauri departure. Some rumors have linked Gasly to the McLaren seat, and considering how consistent the Frenchman has been, Zak Brown would definitely want him in the team.

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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Formula 1 Editor Somin Bhattacharjee fell for the sport as well as Fernando Alonso on the same day — during the Spaniard’s thrilling victory at the German GP in 2010. Over the years, the passion magnified manyfold, and metamorphosed into a writing career in 2021. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. He has penned over 2,700 articles for TheSportsRush, presenting a diverse range — news reports, opinions, and exclusives. A true Tiffosi, Somin never gives up on a chance to defend the Ferrari boys as a fan. As a sports writer though, he remains objective to the core and relishes opportunities to follow and engage in dissecting the action during races. That’s where the real thrill lies for him. Beyond the racetrack, Somin plays different sports including soccer. He enjoys exploring other sporting events and proudly supports Spanish soccer club Real Madrid.

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