Helmut Marko, one of the main figures of importance and relevance in the high offices of Red Bull Racinghas said that the team is quite interested in retaining Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo in some role following his departure from Formula 1.
More time together Ricciardo and Red Bull?
In statements to the specialized media Motorsport.com, Red Bull advisor Marko commented that the team is quite interested in keeping the Australian on their team in one way or another: “We have had a conversation and it is clear that we are interested,” said the Austrian. “He is one of the most popular drivers in Formula 1, especially in the United States.”
“But he wants time to consider his entire future. I don’t think it fits into any other competition category.. And on the other hand, if you are no longer actively competing, will you still want these PR activities? “Ricciardo also has a lot of money in the bank and I would say it is a life decision for him to decide how he wants to shape his future life.”
Last Thursday, Ricciardo was officially replaced in Red Bull’s B team, RB, by the reserve driver Liam Lawson. The young Lawson will be the companion of the Japanese Yuki Tsunoda from the United States Grand Prix in the city of Austin, and until the end of the season, while Red Bull is considering its options for its long-term driver lineup. in the main team where Max Verstappen and the Mexican Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez live.
Ricciardo does not plan to negotiate on a point
Ricciardo has made it clear that at 35 years of age, it does not cross his mind to be a reserve driver again.as it was at the time at the beginning of 2023 or fight for a place on a low-end team. “No,” he said of the prospect of being a reserve again. “Obviously last year it made a lot of sense to keep one foot in the door and the bigger picture was to try to get back to Red Bull. I think if I did it again… I’m not going to restart my career. I am also 35 years old and I continue to show the pace that I have had over the years, but obviously it has been evident that it has been more difficult for me to show it each weekend.”
“It was definitely easier for me at 25 than at 35, but it is also possible that the competition is increasing. I’m glad I was able to do it once and it was a lot of fun. And I also want to leave this sport with good memories and for it not to become a routine where I am in Q1 every weekend. “That’s obviously not fun.”
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