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RB boss Laurent Mekies has admitted Red Bull has been “too public” on mid-season F1 swaps amid rumours Daniel Ricciardo will be replaced.
There have been intense rumors that the Singapore Grand Prix was Daniel Ricciardo’s last F1 race for Red Bull, with reserve driver Liam Lawson potentially taking his place. Ricciardo initially awaited a decision on his 2025 prospects, but post-race, he admitted the possibility of losing his seat sooner. Red Bull has publicly stated they will reassess their driver lineup during the autumn break, similar to their mid-season review when Sergio Perez’s future was questioned. Team boss Mekies acknowledged that the public nature of these discussions may have added undue pressure on drivers like Ricciardo. Despite a challenging race in Singapore, where Ricciardo finished 18th, displaying a competitive pace in practice, distractions like these evaluations can be crucial in a closely contested midfield battle in Formula 1.
