F1: Ricciardo hopes to replace Checo Perez in 2025, according to Christian Horner

Daniel Riccardo hopes to replace Sergio Perez V Red Bull As soon as the Mexican’s contract ends, the head of the Austrian team said on Tuesday, Christian Horner.

Christian Horner with Checo Perez.

The 34-year-old Australian will start his return to Formula 1 with AlphaTauriowned by Red Bull Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend after leaving McLaren last season to become a reserve player for Red Bull this season.

Ricciardo drove for Red Bull Racing from 2014 to 2018, winning seven out of eight victories with the team. Czech, who joined in 2021, He has a contract until the end of 2024.

Horner stated in a podcast F1 nation.

He (Ricciardo) is keen to dive in for a place at Red Bull in 2025. This is his goal and mission. Moving to AlphaTauri, I think he sees this as his best way to make a name for himself in 2025.

Ricciardo replaced Dutch rookie Nick Devrieswhich failed to score points this year, finishing bottom of the table, AlphaTauri, in 12 out of 22 races of the season.

Later he added.

We loaned him the AlphaTauri until the end of the year. Obviously next year Max and Cheko will be our riders again, but it’s always good to have a pool of talent.

Red Bull dominated the season, winning every race, but Verstappen is well ahead of Perez by 99 points after winning eight of 10 races.

The Mexican’s uniform condition sparked speculation that he would not fulfill his entire contract.

(According to information from Reuters)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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