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Daniel Ricciardo’s breakthrough Mexican Grand Prix weekend coincided with a fresh low for Sergio Perez. What should Red Bull do next? Here are our writers’ thoughts
Daniel Ricciardo’s return to the Formula 1 grid with AlphaTauri was aimed at impressing Red Bull as a potential replacement for Sergio Perez. The comparison between Ricciardo’s strong performance in Mexico and Perez’s crash on the first lap raises questions about Red Bull’s commitment to Perez. Although Red Bull has stated its commitment to Perez through 2024, the events in Mexico may change that. It may be too early to judge Ricciardo’s comeback properly, but if he can maintain his level of performance, it would provide further confirmation of his readiness to partner Max Verstappen. Ultimately, a mid-season switch next year could give Ricciardo more time to prepare and allow Perez to explore new opportunities.
Source: The Race
