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Daniel Ricciardo’s future continues to be a major talking point. How long does he have left in F1?
Daniel Ricciardo stated in an exclusive interview that he is not prepared to relinquish his Formula 1 seat to a Red Bull junior driver and is uncomfortable with the idea of simply holding the seat. He acknowledged that he will likely speak openly when he feels he has reached a point in his career where handover is necessary. Despite initial doubts about his seat due to a slow start, Ricciardo has shown improved performance, closely matching his teammate Yuki Tsunoda. There are ongoing speculations about Ricciardo’s long-term future with Red Bull as the team considers a return to their junior program roots. With talents like Liam Lawson and rising stars Isack Hadjar and Arvid Lindblad emerging, pressure is mounting on veteran drivers like Ricciardo and Sergio Perez. Ricciardo, while acknowledging the importance of nurturing young talent, believes he still has more to give and is not yet ready to step aside for the next generation.
