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Daniel Ricciardo hailed as part of ‘perfect’ F1 lineup
Red Bull’s junior driver Fionn McLaughlin selected Daniel Ricciardo as the best overtaker in his ideal F1 lineup, praising Ricciardo’s late braking style of racing. McLaughlin also included F1 greats like Michael Schumacher for winning mentality and Max Verstappen for raw speed. The young talent highlighted Sergio Perez’s expertise in tire management and Lewis Hamilton as the best in the rain. Additionally, McLaughlin hailed Sebastian Vettel as the most dominant in his dream lineup.
Fionn McLaughlin, Red Bull’s latest junior star, joined the team in 2024 and is currently competing in the British F4 series. The 17-year-old from Northern Ireland impressed Red Bull’s team chief Helmut Marko during a test shootout in Jerez. McLaughlin leads the British F4 drivers’ standings in 2025 with wins at Oulton Park and Snetterton. British F4’s appearance at Silverstone will provide McLaughlin a global stage to showcase his skills alongside F2 and F3 races. Alumni from British F4 include notable names like Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and Luke Browning.
