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Daniel Ricciardo will remain with RB’s Formula 1 team past the 2024 summer break amid Red Bull’s choice to provide the under-pressure Sergio Perez with a reprieve. Perez’s wretched streak – which has comprised 28 points across the last eight rounds – prompted Red Bull senior personnel to hold a meeting to evaluate his position. […]
Red Bull held a meeting to discuss Sergio Perez’s poor performance, which led to talks of replacing him. Despite losing their lead in the Constructors’ Championship, Perez will keep his seat. This decision means Daniel Ricciardo will not get a chance to return to Red Bull as he had hoped. Ricciardo was considered the top choice to replace Perez if a mid-season change was made due to his past experience with the team. Liam Lawson, Red Bull’s reserve driver, could potentially replace Ricciardo in the future. However, Ricciardo’s recent improvement and dedication have earned him a chance to continue racing alongside Yuki Tsunoda. Ricciardo expressed contentment with his current team, AlphaTauri, under new management.
