As rumors swirl around Daniel Ricciardo’s future in Formula 1, both his former Red Bull teammate
Max Verstappen and current AlphaTauri teammate Yuki Tsunoda have spoken out in support of the
Australian driver. The 35-year-old Ricciardo, who has made his return to F1 with AlphaTauri in 2023,
faces ongoing speculation about his place on the grid for the 2024 season, particularly with reserve
driver Liam Lawson waiting in the wings after a strong stint as Ricciardo’s stand-in during the latter’s
injury absence last season.
Daniel Ricciardo’s Future
Ricciardo’s future has been a hot topic of conversation as the F1 circus heads to Singapore for this
weekend’s Grand Prix. Facing a barrage of questions about whether he’ll remain in the sport,
Ricciardo’s track record and his approach have been widely praised. Verstappen, who shared the
Red Bull garage with Ricciardo for three seasons, was quick to highlight the Australian’s
achievements.
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“Daniel’s a great guy, I think he has proven himself as a great F1 driver,” said Verstappen, now a two-
time world champion. “He’s a friend of mine, and I think being in this kind of position is never nice,
but he doesn’t have to feel sorry for himself. He’s achieved a lot more than most people could
dream of in their lives.”
Verstappen went on to reflect on the ups and downs that come with an F1 career, suggesting that
even if this was Ricciardo’s final season, he could take immense pride in his accomplishments. “Even
if this is the last race or whatever, he can still look back at something amazing that not many people
can achieve. There are other race series or just taking time off to enjoy life. That’s the reality of
sport—some deserve to be here, and some don’t, but that’s how life works.”
What teammate Yuki Tsundoa says about him
Tsunoda, who joined forces with Ricciardo at AlphaTauri after Ricciardo replaced Nyck de Vries
midway through the 2023 season, echoed Verstappen’s sentiments. The young Japanese driver
emphasized the impact that Ricciardo has had on his own development, particularly in managing the
emotional and technical aspects of racing.
“I definitely respect him a lot,” Tsunoda said. “There are things he has that I don’t, especially in
terms of emotional control and consistency. When I have a bad session, the quality of my feedback
can dip, but Daniel stays consistent. He understands the car and the situations better, and I’m still
learning from him.”
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While the future of AlphaTauri’s 2024 driver lineup remains uncertain, Tsunoda made it clear that
the decision is out of his hands. “Of course not. I cannot say anything. I don’t know anything about
it—it’s just speculation. It’s up to the team bosses.”
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The decision facing AlphaTauri is whether to retain the experienced Ricciardo alongside Tsunoda or
promote 21-year-old Liam Lawson, who turned heads with solid performances during his stint as a
substitute driver. While the team weighs its options, Ricciardo’s legacy as an eight-time Grand Prix
winner and his contributions to the sport are undeniable, even as he navigates an uncertain chapter
in his F1 career.
The Singapore Grand Prix could be a crucial turning point for the Australian as he looks to cement his
future in the sport, or perhaps find closure on a storied career. Regardless of the outcome, the
respect and admiration from his peers speak volumes about the impact Ricciardo has had both on
and off the track.
