Daniel Ricciardo has admitted he’s unsure as as to if he’ll maintain his RB seat for the rest of the season following this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.
There was hypothesis within the paddock that Ricciardo, whose contract expires on the finish of the yr, can be changed by Liam Lawson for the ultimate six races of the season at Purple Bull’s junior staff.
Ricciardo stated on Thursday that he expects a choice following Sunday’s race in Singapore over whether or not his contract can be prolonged, however has had no indication that he might be axed instantly.
He instructed Sky Sports activities F1: “I know how it is and how it works, and I knew there was always going to be some dates and deadlines this year, whether it was summer break or now post-Singapore, so post-Singapore is the next one.
“Actually, it is nonetheless, so many issues are up within the air. Let’s examine how the weekend goes. Clearly, I will give all of it I can, as I’ve. There’s at all times one thing to struggle for. We’ll see what occurs. Attempt to get the factor on the rostrum, that is my plan.”
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Daniel Ricciardo narrowly misses the barrier within the first apply session of the Belgian Grand Prix
The 35-year-old Australian returned to F1 in the course of final season for RB however has struggled to search out his greatest type on a constant foundation and is 14th on this season’s driver standings, with 10 factors lower than team-mate Yuki Tsunoda.
Requested in a written briefing on Thursday whether or not Sunday’s race might be his final for the staff, in gentle of the phrases of his contract, Ricciardo replied: “I do not suppose so. However I additionally do not need to begin right here and be the lawyer.
“I might say no, but in addition we all know how the game works. So, I do not need to say ‘100 per cent I’ll wager all my home on it’. I have been round for too lengthy.
“What’s crazy about the sport is if I go and get a podium this weekend then I’m probably the hottest thing in the sport.
“That is the form of the merry go spherical we’re on and I do know it may well change so rapidly. So look, I am conscious that issues are hotting up, so to talk, however I simply need to attempt to get my head down this weekend.”
Sky Sports activities F1’s stay Singapore GP schedule
Friday September 20
8.15am: F1 Academy Observe
10am: Singapore GP Observe One (session begins 10.30am)
11.55am: F1 Academy Qualifying
1.45pm: Singapore GP Observe Two (session begins 2pm)
3.15pm: The F1 Present
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Saturday September 21
8am: F1 Academy Race One
10.15am: Singapore GP Observe Three (session begins 10.30am)
1pm: Singapore GP Qualifying build-up
2pm: SINGAPORE GP QUALIFYING*
4pm: Ted’s Qualifying Pocket book
Sunday September 22
8.30am: F1 Academy Race Two
11:30am: Grand Prix Sunday: Singapore GP build-up
1pm: The SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX
3pm: Chequered Flag: Singapore GP response
4pm: Ted’s Pocket book
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