Daniel Ricciardo's new F1 challenger breaks cover in Las Vegas
The newly rebranded Visa Cash App RB team has unveiled their 2024 car at an event in Las Vegas, premiering the machine to be driven by Australian Daniel Ricciardo.
Drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda launch the 2024 VCARB 01 for the newly rebranded Visa Cash App RB team. (Getty Images/Visa Cash App RB)
The 2024 VCARB-01 was revealed at an event headlined by rappers Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem in front of a star-studded crowd.
Team CEO Peter Bayer and team principal Laurent Mekies were joined by Ricciardo and teammate Yuki Tsunoda onstage, as well as Amna Al-Qubaisi who will race under the team’s brand in the F1 Academy.
The car’s blue and white livery was a return to the previous branding under the name Toro Rosso, with team representatives keen to announce the “RB” name as a new era out of the shadow of parent company Red Bull.
“It’s an incredible moment to be here in Vegas,” said Mekies.
“We are embarking on a new adventure with two global American companies, and being here is a good representation of the steps the team is looking at taking.”
Visa Cash App RB drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo. (Getty Images/Visa Cash App RB)
Driver Daniel Ricciardo enters the season with 240 career grands prix, coming off an interrupted year in 2023 after breaking his wrist at the Dutch Grand Prix.
The Australian says the team is aiming for consistency in their pursuit to be the leader of the midfield pack.
His Japanese teammate Yuki Tsunoda returns for his fourth year in Formula 1, saying he has been “really happy” with the philosophy of new team leaders Peter Bayer and Laurent Mekies.
He says the new sponsors should allow the team to continue development further into the season, something which should change their mindset in the midfield battle.
The team now heads to testing in Bahrain before the season begins at the Bahrain Grand Prix, 1-3 March.
Watch every session of the 2024 Formula One season live in 4K on Kayo Sports.
IN PICTURES: The new Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team VCARB-01
