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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner did not rule out a mid-season switch between Daniel Ricciardo and Liam Lawson at RB when asked at the Austrian GP.
Christian Horner did not confirm Daniel Ricciardo’s seat safety at RB for the rest of the current F1 season during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend. Speculations arise about Max Verstappen seeking an early exit from his contract and Sergio Perez being re-signed prematurely. The fallout from comments by Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko adds pressure on Horner, emphasizing the fluid nature of F1 decisions. Ricciardo’s ninth-place finish in Austria improved his season tally to 11 points, keeping him in the spotlight amid competition from teammates and potential replacements like Liam Lawson. Horner and RB CEO Peter Bayer emphasize the internal handling of driver decisions and the development of young talents like Lawson.
