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| BIGGEST AUSTRALIA NEWSPAPERS REACTED TO DANIEL RICCIARDO'S SUPPOSED ULTIMATE |
Yesterday, The New Zealand Herald reported that Helmut Marko issued an ultimatum to Daniel Ricciardo, prompting further investigation by one of Australia's prominent newspapers, Speedcafe.
Daniel Ricciardo's season began with less than stellar results: he only outpaced Yuki Tsunoda in a race where team instructions played a role, and he trailed Tsunoda in all three qualifying sessions. Even in Australia, where Ricciardo advanced to Q3 while Tsunoda did not, Tsunoda still outqualified him.
Following these performances, The New Zealand Herald suggested that Helmut Marko set a two-round ultimatum for Ricciardo: if he failed to improve in Japan and China, Liam Lawson could replace him for the Miami Grand Prix.
Speedcafe, while acknowledging the credibility of the rumor given Ricciardo's challenging start to the season and Red Bull's history of impatience, investigated further. According to their reliable sources within Red Bull, while there is indeed pressure on Ricciardo, there are no plans to replace him. A source from Red Bull affirmed their commitment to supporting Ricciardo, emphasizing the need for improvements to the car.
Furthermore, Speedcafe reported that Ricciardo's management first learned of the rumor from them on the grid at the Australian Grand Prix. Despite the speculation, Ricciardo continues to enjoy the backing of team principal Christian Horner, as affirmed by Speedcafe's sources.
