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Daniel Ricciardo has expressed that he is unsure whether his private outing with RB will lead to a mid-season step-up to Red Bull amid Sergio Perez’s Formula 1 woes. Perez’s wretched streak continued in Belgium as he slipped from the front row to seventh in a race Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko described as a […]
In Belgium, Perez’s performance took a hit, dropping from the front row to seventh place, leading Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko to label it as a “complete collapse.” Speculation has risen about Perez potentially losing his drive at Red Bull due to his recent poor results, with Daniel Ricciardo being considered a strong contender for the position due to his history with the team. Ricciardo’s season has been picking up momentum after a slow start, and he capitalized on George Russell’s disqualification to secure a point. Participating in a filming day this week with Red Bull, Ricciardo sees it as an opportunity to showcase his skills, unsure if it would lead to a return to Red Bull. Reflecting on his chance to shine a year ago, Ricciardo acknowledges the weight of that opportunity compared to the current one. Despite the uncertainty, Ricciardo empathizes with Perez’s situation, having faced similar scrutiny during his time at McLaren.
