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Daniel Ricciardo is, in theory, first in line to take over from Sergio Perez at Red Bull should the Mexican be expelled from his seat. So what must the Australian do to secure his fate?
Daniel Ricciardo’s fortunes have dramatically changed in the past year, going from being dropped by McLaren to potentially becoming Max Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull if Sergio Perez’s performance doesn’t improve. In order to secure this position, Ricciardo needs to avoid making mistakes and keep incidents to a minimum, as crashes can be detrimental to a driver’s career. He must also help AlphaTauri improve their performance and strengthen their ties with the Red Bull operation. Additionally, Ricciardo needs to outperform his teammate Yuki Tsunoda, as a lower finish in the Drivers’ Championship could hinder his chances of returning to Red Bull.
