Daniel Ricciardo senses big opportunities on the horizon as he eyes his VCARB seat or something even more exciting. His goal? To kick some serious arse in the upcoming races.
- Helmut Marko from Red Bull hinted that the team’s decisions for driver line-ups will be made over the August break.
- Ricciardo’s aiming to outperform his teammate Yuki Tsunoda as he sees a chance to move up the ranks.
- Sergio Perez’s slump in form adds fuel to the swirling rumors about potential changes, despite his new multi-year Red Bull deal.
- Perez insists he’s focusing on returning to top-three finishes, even as external pressures grow.
Daniel Ricciardo knows what’s at stake. The VCARB driver has a golden chance to either retain his seat or perhaps aim for something even bigger in Formula 1. With Red Bull senior advisor Helmut Marko announcing that decisions will be made during the summer break, Ricciardo’s focus shifts to performing like never before. He’s determined to kick some serious arse in the upcoming races.
The next two races are crucial. Marko has mentioned that Red Bull’s top drivers have performance clauses, and it’s not lost on Ricciardo. Although he’s trailing behind teammate Yuki Tsunoda, Ricciardo believes delivering stellar performances in the Hungarian and Belgian GPs could be a game-changer. ‘I am aware that these two weekends are probably the most important of the season,’ he shared with RacingNews365. ‘If you head into the break with some good momentum and positivity it can help, but whether that means retaining my seat here or maybe something bigger, who knows?’
Meanwhile, within the Red Bull camp, Sergio Perez finds himself grappling with challenges of his own. Despite signing a multi-year deal, a clause in his contract could allow Red Bull to make changes if he’s 100 points behind teammate Max Verstappen. The gap currently stands at 137 points, leading to increased speculation over Perez’s future with the team. Perez remains resolute, saying, ‘Nothing new. It’s another two races for us that we want to get back to our platform. That’s a main priority for me and for the team.’
Perez acknowledges the difficulty of ignoring the external noise but insists it’s part of the thrill. He explains, ‘It’s difficult to shut down the external noise, but at the end of the day, I come here to give my very best, my maximum effort. When I’m here, when I’m at home training, when I’m with the team in the simulator. I focus on the important stuff.’ This focus, he believes, is what makes the challenge at Red Bull so rewarding.
Ricciardo, on the other hand, is all about looking forward. ‘I have two races to kick some arse and that is where my energy is right now. And if I do what I know I can, then maybe good things will happen,’ he said, reflecting his optimism. The next two races are set to be pivotal not just for Ricciardo but also for what lies ahead in F1. With everyone anticipating these performances, the pressure is on—but so is the potential for something monumental.
In the world of Formula 1, the upcoming races could be career-defining for both Daniel Ricciardo and Sergio Perez.
Source: Planetf1
