Red Bull Racing has confirmed that there will be no driver changes during the Formula 1 summer break, according to multiple reports. This means that Daniel Ricciardo will remain with the team for the rest of the 2024 season, driving for Visa Cash App RB. Sergio Perez will also stay on with Red Bull Racing. The decision was made after a meeting of Red Bull’s top brass, including team principal Christian Horner and motorsport advisor Helmut Marko, at the team’s factory in Milton Keynes, England.
Ricciardo, at 35 years old, currently sits 13th in the F1 driver standings after 14 races, with three top-10 finishes. Perez, 34, is ranked seventh in the standings with 14 starts, 11 top-10 finishes and six top-five finishes.
There had been speculation that Ricciardo’s fellow RB driver, Yuki Tsunoda, was being considered for a promotion to the Red Bull team. However, this seems to be off the table for now. The team’s decision to retain both drivers suggests their commitment to the current lineup and a focus on maximizing performance for the remainder of the season.
