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Daniel Ricciardo makes surprise appearance as Max Verstappen contract clause revealed – RacingNews365 Review
Daniel Ricciardo shared his first trackside appearance update after leaving the F1 grid post-Singapore Grand Prix. The former Red Bull driver Robert Doornbos revealed an additional clause in Max Verstappen’s contract, sparking rumors of a possible exit from Red Bull. Toto Wolff stated that Mercedes will finalize their 2026 F1 driver lineup by the summer break this year, under the new technical regulations. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko confirmed that there will not be a second driver change despite Yuki Tsunoda’s struggles alongside Max Verstappen. Charles Leclerc expressed Ferrari’s frustration during the Austrian Grand Prix, acknowledging that they had to pay the price for managing their pace.
