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RB CEO Peter Bauer believes Daniel Ricciardo’s vast experience in Formula 1 has been an asset that has helped to develop “rough diamond” team-mate Yuki Tsunoda. Ricciardo has been partnered alongside Tsunoda at Red Bull’s second-string squad ever since Nyck de Vries was ousted last July amid a disastrous rookie F1 season. However, Ricciardo’s F1 […]
Daniel Ricciardo has had a challenging F1 comeback with Red Bull’s second-string squad, facing setbacks like a crash at Zandvoort last season and a slow start in 2024. Questions arose about his future with Liam Lawson waiting for an opportunity, as Helmut Marko hinted at the need for youth in the team. Markus Bayer acknowledged Marko’s influence but emphasized Ricciardo’s role in mentoring Tsunoda to become a better driver. While Tsunoda secured a drive for 2025, Ricciardo’s fate hinges on Red Bull’s decision regarding Sergio Perez and his own performance. Ricciardo is willing to stay with RB, but the team’s lineup ultimately depends on results and consistency.
