Daniel Ricciardo’s future has been one of the most remarkable stories in the Formula 1 driver market in 2024. Within a few races, there were rumours that he would lose his seat to Liam Lawson. Ricciardo then closed the gap to teammate Yuki Tsunoda, warding off the immediate threat. In the process, he nudged himself into contention to replace Sergio Perez. At the same time, the Australian was battling to keep his seat and earn a promotion to the reigning world champions. The latter prospect now appears to be fading. Perez strengthened his case in Baku, despite his late race-ending tangle with C…
