F1 News: Red Bull Chief Outlines Daniel Ricciardo's Objectives For Red Bull Seat

Could Daniel Ricciardo be a potential contender for a Red Bull season in 2025? Christian Horner tells us how it is.

Red Bull's vision for 2025 remains undecided, with Daniel Ricciardo's prospects in the spotlight. Team boss Christian Horner has not ruled out any possibilities for the team's future lineup.

Key Takeaways:

• Red Bull Racing's 2024 lineup is set with Sergio Perez partnering Max Verstappen, but 2025 remains open.
• Christian Horner indicates that while Perez and Verstappen form a successful duo, options for the second seat in 2025 are still open, including Daniel Ricciardo.
• Ricciardo, having returned to the Red Bull family via AlphaTauri, is seen as a potential contender for the seat, provided he outperforms current teammate Yuki Tsunoda.

The future of Red Bull Racing's driver lineup post-2024 is a topic of much speculation, with team principal Christian Horner offering insights into their strategy. While Max Verstappen's position in the team is secure, thanks to his ongoing contract, the second seat alongside him for 2025 is shrouded in uncertainty.

In a statement, Horner told Sky Sports:

"Well as a team you want to field the most competitive pairing you can have. You want the right dynamic in the team. Max and Checo have been a tremendously successful pairing. Checo in his three years with us has finished fourth, third and second - so he’s on a good trajectory!"

This remark was in response to questions about the potential competition for the seat between Sergio Perez and Daniel Ricciardo. Horner's praise for the Verstappen-Perez partnership highlights the success they have achieved together.

Further adding to the intrigue, Horner commented on Daniel Ricciardo’s situation:

"Daniel is well known to us, it’s great to have him back in the Red Bull fold. Of course, everything is open for 2025 onwards. So for us to have options both internally and also externally is no bad place to be."

Ricciardo, having spent time with Renault and McLaren, is back in the Red Bull fold through sister team AlphaTauri. His aim to be Verstappen's teammate again is evident, but it hinges on outperforming Yuki Tsunoda, his current teammate.

"Of course, everything is open for 2025 onwards.

“So for us to have options both internally and also externally is no bad place to be."