Daniel Ricciardo asserts Liam Lawson’ guaranteed 2025 seat has made his F1 situation a ‘little unknown’

Daniel Ricciardo is yet to secure a confirmed seat on the grid for the 2025 season of the pinnacle of motor racing.

Daniel Ricciardo asserts Liam Lawson’ guaranteed 2025 seat has made his F1 situation a ‘little unknown’

Daniel Ricciardo and Liam Lawson (via IMAGO)

Visa Cash App RB driver Daniel Ricciardo has shared his thoughts on Liam Lawson‘s future with Red Bull. The Milton-Keynes-based team has surprisingly guaranteed Lawson a seat in 2025, which has led Ricciardo into a frenzy.

Daniel Ricciardo has struggled to meet expectations ever since his return to the grid midway through the last season. Ricciardo now dreams of making a return to the Milton-Keynes outfit despite scoring merely 12 points for RB so far in 2024.

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Ricciardo has since deemed Liam Lawson worthy of a full-time seat with Red Bull or VCARB in 2025. The eight-time race winner, however, claimed to feel uncertain with regards to the decision in favor of Lawson.

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Speaking about Liam, he got to drive the car last year and he did a great job, and I do think he is worthy of a seat on the grid, so if he is guaranteed a seat on the grid next year, that is good because he is a deserving driver. What that means for me is probably a little unknown, but if I perform, then I am sure they'll find a spot for me somewhere.
Daniel Ricciardo told the media including RacingNews365

The 35-year-old has said that his current approach will be to perform as well as he can in order to land a concrete role with VCARB (current employers) or Red Bull for 2025. The upcoming Dutch GP will be a stern test for Ricciardo, who has previously been brilliant around the track.

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Helmut Marko claims Red Bull will be amongst the favorites at Zandvoort

Red Bull Technical Advisor Helmut Marko has shown optimism about his team’s chances at the upcoming Dutch GP. The Milton-Keynes-based team has been winless since the Spanish GP this season, despite making the best efforts to stay ahead of its rivals.

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But I am optimistic. We have fallen a lot short recently. Especially qualifying will be important at Zandvoort. Together with McLaren, we are definitely among the favourites.
Helmut Marko spoke to Kleine Zeitung

Helmut Marko has also dubbed McLaren to be amongst the very best at Zandvoort this weekend. The Papayas have been in stellar form and currently trail Red Bull by only 42 points in the constructors championship.

The last 10 races of the season will witness a crucial battle between Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes. The four powerful outfits will seek to make their mark instantly at Zandvoort in an exciting matchup after a month-long hiatus.

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