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Daniel Ricciardo’s RB seat has been under threat amid a difficult start to the season – but Helmut Marko has verified he will not be ousted ahead of Imola next weekend.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko dismissed rumors of Daniel Ricciardo being replaced before the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix following a challenging start to the 2024 Formula 1 season for the Australian driver. Liam Lawson, who has shown promise as a substitute, stood in for Ricciardo at five races last year due to injury. While Marko stated that no immediate swap with Lawson is planned for Imola, he hinted at considering it in the future. Ricciardo’s recent improvement in performance at Miami was recognized by Marko, though the drop in form during qualifying and the grand prix left Marko puzzled. Yuki Tsunoda’s strong performance highlighted Ricciardo’s struggles, raising questions about his confidence and speed on track.
