Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo says that he is hoping to see at least one of the team's cars on the Chinese Grand Prix podium this weekend, but admits that claiming a top three finish remains a challenge in F1 2014. The Australian, who had his disqualification from second place in the season-opening race in Melbourne confirmed by the FIA Court of Appeal in midweek, insisted that RBR and engine partner Renault was making small steps towards closing the gap to pacesetter Mercedes, but acknowledged that competing on equal terms was still a long-term prospect. “We're making small improvements [with the engine], but the gap is a big one, so it's now going to come [down] over one race,” he...
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