Superstition ain't the way for Daniel Ricciardo, who felt a popular theory for improving performance on a Grand Prix weekend did him no favours after a pre-race frolic

Once a follower of the no-sex rule, Ricciardo now rejects all superstitions, viewing them as a way to avoid taking responsibility for one’s own actions. He explained that such beliefs can introduce self-doubt and serve as an excuse for poor performance.

Ricciardo had his sights set on Sergio Perez’s seat at Red Bull but he simply has not been up to scratch at RB