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Dr Helmut Marko has not ruled out replacing Daniel Ricciardo with reserve driver Liam Lawson, who is allowed to look elsewhere if not offered a 2025 seat by the Red Bull family.
Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko has not ruled out the possibility of replacing Daniel Ricciardo with reserve driver Liam Lawson if Ricciardo fails to improve his performance. Ricciardo had expressed his desire to return to the Red Bull team for the 2024 season, but so far he has not met expectations and has been outperformed by Yuki Tsunoda. Despite rumors about his future, the 34-year-old tried to calm the situation before the race in China. However, Marko’s recent comments suggest that Ricciardo may not be meeting the team’s expectations, potentially opening the door for Lawson to step in. Marko mentioned that Lawson is a strong reserve driver, and it would be beneficial for Red Bull to evaluate his performance this year before making any decisions for 2025. It’s a complex situation that will need to be monitored as the season progresses.
