Daniel Ricciardo F1 News: RB star questioned as promotion to Red Bull discussed

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Ricciardo QUESTIONED as 'promotion' to Red Bull discussed

Ricciardo's RB contract is up at the end of 2024

Matthew Hobkinson Lead Editor

F1 Editor & Journalist

Sunday 8 September 2024 00:00

Daniel Ricciardo's Formula 1 form has once again been questioned as the chances of a promotion to Red Bull have been discussed.

The Visa Cash App RB star is out of contract at the end of 2024, and his future in the sport is looking increasingly uncertain as we await news on where he will drive in 2025.

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Ricciardo has struggled to find consistent form in the sport since returning to the grid full-time in 2023 following his exit from McLaren.

The Honey Badger sits 10 points behind his team-mate, Yuki Tsunoda, collecting just 12 points across 16 races this season.

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Ricciardo not doing enough for Red Bull promotion

“Is he doing enough, though, to warrant a promotion to Red Bull? Is a man who’s scored three points finishes this season, who trails his team-mate in qualifying and is 10 points behind his team-mate?

“If the assumption is that Red Bull, Christian Horner, don’t rate Yuki Tsunoda as a candidate for the main team, then a man who’s not beating Yuki Tsunoda in the same car…"

“I suppose, from the outside, you wouldn’t put him in as a contender either," he added. "But the trouble is with Daniel, is that you know what he can do when he’s on form, and what he is capable of.

“I was a massive Queen fan, I thought they were a brilliant band, I really enjoyed listening to their earlier stuff, I think A Night at the Opera is one of the best albums ever recorded, but quite frankly, some of their later albums weren’t that good.

“Is Danny Ricciardo Brian May in disguise? I don’t know.”

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