Podcast: Grid Walk
Published Date:
Wed, 12 Jul 2023 06:00:51 GMT
Duration:
1188
Explicit:
False
Guests:
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WELL THIS IS A SURPRISE! Daniel Ricciardo has been announced as an immediate replacement of Nyck de Vries at Scuderia Alpha Tauri. While your regularly scheduled Grid Walk episode will be out on Thursday this news meant for an EMERGENCY BONUS EPISODE!
As a Daniel Ricciardo super fan, Nicole, and Daniel Ricciardo skeptic, Briana, it was crucial to discuss the news of Oracle Red Bull Racing letting Scuderia Alpha Tauri borrow their reserve driver for the remainder of the F1 Season.
While many F1 fans speculated about this announcement, did any F1 fans expect it so soon? Maybe F1 fans should be less surprised based on Oracle Red Bull Racing’s history with how they change their F1 drivers? Should Daniel Ricciardo fans be excited about his return to the grid? Does this make the remainder of the season for Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo just a battle for Sergio Perez’s Oracle Red Bull Racing seat? Should Sergio Perez be nervous? How will Daniel Ricciardo do at the Hungarian Grand Prix?
Grid Walk is a weekly Formula 1 show that releases every Thursday. For daily F1 content follow @gridwalkshow on all social media platforms.
**Daniel Ricciardo's Return to Formula One with AlphaTauri:**
* Briana Klein and Nicole Katz express their excitement and surprise at the news of Daniel Ricciardo joining AlphaTauri for the remainder of the 2023 Formula One season.
* Ricciardo's return to the grid generates mixed reactions among fans, with some expressing enthusiasm and others questioning his decision given his recent struggles.
* The podcast discusses the implications of Ricciardo's move for the AlphaTauri team, particularly in relation to Yuki Tsunoda's position and the potential competition between the two drivers.
* Klein and Katz analyze Ricciardo's lap times during testing, acknowledging that while he was not as fast as Max Verstappen, the different conditions and tire compounds make it difficult to draw definitive conclusions about his pace.
* The hosts speculate on the possibility of Ricciardo and Tsunoda battling for Sergio Perez's Red Bull seat next season, considering the uncertainty surrounding Perez's future with the team.
* Klein and Katz emphasize the importance of managing expectations for Ricciardo's performance, given his recent lack of pace and the challenges he may face in the AlphaTauri car.
* The podcast acknowledges the disappointment of Nick de Vries.
* Klein and Katz discuss the broader implications of Ricciardo's return for the Formula One grid, highlighting the need for a variety of drivers with different strengths and weaknesses to create a more dynamic and competitive field.
* The hosts express their anticipation for the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix, where Ricciardo will make his debut for AlphaTauri, and speculate on the potential storylines and rivalries that may emerge as a result of his return.
* Klein and Katz conclude the podcast by acknowledging the chaotic nature of the news surrounding Ricciardo's move and promise to provide a more critical analysis of the situation in their next episode.