Red Bull Rumor: Ricciardo's F1 Future at Risk After Summer
Jun.14 - Daniel Ricciardo may not even make it to the end of the 2024 season, according to the latest Formula 1 rumour.
The 34-year-old Australian headed to Montreal last week whilst Red Bull F1 consultant Dr Helmut Marko was declaring that Yuki Tsunoda has done a much better job so far this year.
Tsunoda was then re-signed for the junior team RB for 2024, while Marko admitted that Liam Lawson and the other Red Bull-backed juniors were in the running to be the Japanese driver's next teammate.
Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner, meanwhile - once keen to bring Ricciardo back to the senior team to be Max Verstappen's teammate - was declaring that the 8-time grand prix winner now needs to "work hard to retain" even his RB seat.
At the same time, 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve was busily and very publicly questioning Ricciardo's place in F1, suggesting he has been surviving in the sport for the past several years almost purely on "image".
"Daniel Ricciardo had a good weekend," Marko told Speed Week. "Who knows, maybe he was spurred on a little by Jacques Villeneuve's criticism.
The latest whispers suggest Red Bull reserve Lawson could replace Ricciardo after this season's summer break in just five races' time.
"Both Racing Bulls drivers were on the ball in Canada," Marko added, "and it must continue like this."
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Seriously, he is not going to be dropped mid year. This story is getting old.
Red Bulls history says different,I dont know whether he will or will not, I am not as well informed as you
I cannot understand Red Bull renewing Perez contract for 2 more years as you cannot rely on him to consistently accumulate points for the Constructors Championship. Liam Lawson has demonstrated his potential vs Yuki Tsunoda in the limited opportunity he was given.
He is the ideal support driver and successor to Max.
I completely agree with you, Lindsay. That would be the logical approach considering drivers' performances and abilities. However, Cheko brings lots of Mexican money to the team in sponsorship, and unfortunately Liam Lawson does not have that amount of financial backing. Lawson is just a brilliant driver in the same league as Oscar Piastri. Money from Mexico talks!
Such a brilliant driver, what has he won exactly that could even merit such a comment? He did an OK job standing in, but that is all.
Perez is too inconsistent - signing just kept Mexican money in place just like chinese money will keep Zhou in place.
Daniel is proven and when his head is in the game he is right up there (see tyre test in RB20)
SO lets all take a breath and remember - its politics that governs the future, not pure driver talent - just my thoughts :)
Jesus, Mary and Joseph!! Dr. Frankenstein and Jaques "I'm-a-WDC-because-the-car-drove-for-me" Villeneuve slagging Daniel like they have a right to.
Danny-boy shot himself in the foot when he left Red Bull. That was a dumb-ass move, for sure. Yet, he has a temperament that doesn't require high-dose anti-psychotic's to keep him approachable, unlike Yuki. Add to that some solid performances and I think you'll agree, Red Bull should sign him, and get on with it.
His history proves otherwise, CanadianEh. He moved to Renault because he was not competitive at RB, then moved on to McClaren for the same reason. Hopping teams hoping for the better results, is not a good plan. DR has a great personality, some very good passing moves, positive attitude about his driving skills,but that doesn’t win races. He would be better suited for public relations. Too many young drivers with real inherent talent to choose from, unfortunately, DR isn’t one of them.
You make some good points, based on facts, none of which I considered. I won't argue against them. I just can't stand either Marco or Jacques. But consider the following:
Daniel has: entered 248 races; won 8 of them; earned 1326 pts; and had 32 podiums.
Yuki has: entered 75 races; highest finishing position - 4th; earned 80 points and obviously 0 podiums.
Sergio has: entered 267 races; won 6 of them; earned 1593 points and had 39 podiums.
Stroll has: Oops - Daddy's Money.
So, start crunching the numbers for the young drivers with "real talent" and though I didn't do that here, I suspect that Daniel will show favorably when compared apples-to-apples.
When the heat and light is shining on someone, they get more attention than they deserve - and the pundits start trotting out their chestnuts and it all becomes so subjective.
DR has been driving for a long time. 248 is quite a lot, but only winning 8 is not that impressive. He has earned points because he has been driving since 2011. He is getting older, wine improves with age, not f1 drivers. His heart is in it but not his driving skills. Look at Piastri, Lawson, DR can’t compete with these you young drivers. Yuki has been
improving since he was a rookie, matured quite a bit in this last year or two. I’m sorry but DR isn’t. It isn’t competitive or aggressive. Regarding Sergio, he has his moments but he is inconsistent. Bringing money in keeps his job but for how long?Tough for anyone to be Max’s teammate, but that is what is expected of him. He too, has been around for a while. Time marches on for everyone. Sergio is never going beat Max, but his job is to earn as many points as possible. He isn’t. Formula One is a tough gig, the best drivers in the world, the fastest cars in the world, not for the faint of heart or accepting too many bad days on the track.
Point of order, Susan. Not all wines improve with age! We can compare some drivers to wine styles:
DR is like a Pinot Gris ~ best in it's first 5 years;
Max is like a good Cabernet Sauvignon ~ rough around the edges when young, maturing in time to smooth and well rounded;
Cheko is like Grenache ~ inconsistent, depending on location, known to shine in appeasing conditions;
Yuki is like a good Sake ~ cheeky when young but improving and becoming smoother with each year;
Louise has been cellared too long and has become vinegar.