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Helmut Marko has once again been pushing the idea of Liam Lawson having a 2025 F1 seat, this time in the context of the second Red Bull team’s ‘junior’ focus, which inevitably led to Daniel Ricciardo facing more questions about his future. How did he respond and is he doing enough to keep his seat?
Red Bull’s Helmut Marko’s statement regarding Liam Lawson potentially joining Red Bull’s Formula 1 team has brought attention back to Daniel Ricciardo at the Austrian Grand Prix. Ricciardo, the only Red Bull driver without a confirmed deal for 2025, awaits Red Bull’s decision on his future as Yuki Tsunoda’s teammate. Marko emphasized the need for a young driver like Lawson due to the team’s junior focus. Ricciardo responded by emphasizing performance and acknowledged the need to step up his game to secure his seat. Although facing pressure similar to his predecessor Nyck de Vries, Ricciardo aims to deliver consistently to secure his place on the team.
