Daniel Ricciardo is in the spotlight due to his uncertain future in Formula 1. According to Laurent Mekies, he deserves more respect and recognition for his contributions to the sport.
Ricciardo had hopefully announced his comeback at the start of the season, with the ambition of taking Sergio Pérez’s seat for 2025. However, as the races progressed, his performance disappointed. The team management was forced to consider whether Ricciardo could keep his place
The situation became even more complicated when Ricciardo returned to F1 after injury. Despite his previous successes, including a fourth-place finish in the sprint in Miami, he failed to perform consistently.
When his teammate Yuki Tsunoda was given a new contract for the coming season, it was clear that the pressure on Ricciardo was increasing.
In the run-up to the Singapore Grand Prix, it was confirmed that Ricciardo’s time at Red Bull was coming to an end. His body language spoke volumes when he spoke to the media.
“Daniel has given us a lot and his contributions to the team are undeniable. We want to ensure he gets the chance to bounce back and show his potential, both on and off the track,” said Laurent Mekies, Scuderia team principal AlphaTauri to Racing News.
