![]() Part of that is because the brand delivered on the promise that it teased us with in the Rider 24: a full-length midsole layer of luxuriously soft Enerzy foam. One longtime tester pegged this one as his favorite yet, and another said it’s definitely the softest and most cushioned. Twenty-five marks a huge milestone for the Rider, and that’s not just because Mizuno has now filled a quarter century with models of this shoe. Throw in some stability features-an external TPU heel counter, wider platform, and secure lacing system-and you have a well-rounded trainer that locks in your foot and guards against ankle rolling. ![]() “It was like running in a soft moccasin that held your foot secure without any unwanted motion.” The Phantom’s coziness puts it in the same class as the Brooks Glycerin and Altra Paradigm. ![]() “I found the cushioning to be top-notch from front to back,” said one tester who’s a self-described heel striker. But the standout feature is the two-piece midsole, which provides firm cushioning and shock absorption-perfect for high mileage and runners with an aggressive cadence. Some testers scoffed at the appearance of such a wide toebox, but appreciated how its odd shape prevented black toenails and blisters. Red Bull currently lead the 2023 standings having won the opening three races of the season – with Aston Martin 65 points behind them.Preserving the original’s traits, the new Phantom provides an accommodating fit with a generous amount of toe room. I would honestly say in a day my confidence went from being probably pretty low to back at the levels I remember being at," added Ricciardo. It took me a few laps to get going and, once I did, it all felt familiar again. So it was like we were back in the routine of 2018 and mate, I loved it. "But Simon, my engineer at the time at Red Bull, he’s running the sim now. READ MORE: Sainz maintains Australian GP penalty 'is too disproportionate' after Ferrari's appeal dismissed by FIA "The first day back at Red Bull in the simulator was the most fun I’ve ever had driving a simulator, which is crazy, especially because at this point in my career that’s normally the boring work. The Australian driver added that he "loved" returning to the Red Bull simulator this season, given his familiarity with the facility and rapport with former race engineer Simon Rennie. But that’s where I know I will be able to perform at my best and thrive." I don’t think that’s going to stimulate me or give me that second wind I’m looking for. I don’t want any seat next year… I don’t want to just start from zero, and kind of build my career from scratch. But I think it’s clear what I don’t want. ![]() And I knew this was going to be a risk obviously removing myself from a seat. In an interview with Top Gear, Ricciardo was asked whether a lack of open seats in 2024 scared him. READ MORE: Horner confirms Ricciardo will test for Red Bull in 2023 as he backs Australian to ‘rediscover his love for the sport’ The Australian, who took seven career wins with Red Bull, returned to the team for 2023 as a reserve driver and has recently been backed to return to form by Team Principal Christian Horner. Ricciardo is sitting on the sidelines this season having parted ways with McLaren at the end of 2022. Daniel Ricciardo says he is unfazed by a lack of Formula 1 seats for 2024 as the Red Bull reserve aims to return to the motorsport next season.
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