Daniel Ricciardo has produced a superb lap to be fourth quickest in Formulation 1 dash qualifying at Miami.
The RB driver was sooner than each Mercedes, McLarens and one of many Ferraris on Saturday morning, AEST, nicely outperforming his teammate Yuki Tsunoda who was fifteenth quickest.
World champion Max Verstappen certified on pole of the dash race to be held on Sunday morning, AEST.
Dash qualifying has continued a string of robust performances from Ricciardo, who was persistently sooner than Tsunoda in China and was within the top-10 throughout the grand prix earlier than being hit from behind by Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll.
“I have been in a position to do it earlier than, I do know it is in me,” he informed Sky Sports activities.
“Did I count on to do a second-row begin? In all probability not that good.
“Clearly, I am very happy with what I did at the moment, but additionally the staff has been bringing updates the previous few races … issues positively appear to be they’re turning round.”
Former world champion Jenson Button mentioned the consequence, coupled along with his enchancment in China, will assist Ricciardo as he chases a brand new contract for 2025.
“That was an awesome efficiency and that’s simply going to raise your confidence in your self and the automobile you’re driving,” Button mentioned on Sky Sports activities.
Sunday morning’s spring race will probably be adopted by qualifying for the grand prix, which will probably be held on Monday morning AEST.
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