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Daniel Ricciardo hopes that his promising showing in qualifying at Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix “will keep everyone a little more quiet” amid reports over his future. Ricciardo went into the race weekend with questions centred on the comments Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko made about Liam Lawson replacing him at RB in 2025. Marko’s […]
Heading into the race weekend, Daniel Ricciardo faced questions about Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko’s comments regarding Liam Lawson potentially replacing him at Red Bull in 2025. Marko’s remarks were influenced by Ricciardo’s inconsistency this season, hindering his desire to return to the Red Bull main team. Despite challenges at the Red Bull Ring, where he exited Sprint Qualifying in Q1 due to ongoing update issues, Ricciardo expressed his determination to stay with Red Bull and narrowly missed out on Q3 in qualifying. Ricciardo believed his struggles were exaggerated, noting that the gap to teammate Yuki Tsunoda was not significant. By focusing on strong performances, Ricciardo aimed to shift the narrative surrounding his season and earn praise like Tsunoda for his one-lap pace. Ricciardo remained focused on his performance, aiming to impress and potentially change perceptions with more standout results in upcoming races.
