Daniel Ricciardo did not live up to expectations at RB this season. The Australian driver had a challenging start to the 2024 season at RB. He lagged behind his teammate in the first four races. Although there were signs of improvement from the Honey Badger, rumors surfaced that another driver could replace Ricciardo. However, Red Bull’s Motorsport Consultant, Helmut Marko, dismissed these speculations.
Marko made it clear that the rumors about Lawson replacing Ricciardo were completely unfounded. The octogenarian stated that Ricciardo and his manager may have certain aspirations that are often expressed by the media. However, Marko stated that there are no plans to switch drivers at the moment.
