Daniel Ricciardo has pointed to Sergio Perez as a source of inspiration amid speculation continuing to surround the Australian’s future in Formula 1. Ricciardo looks set to leave McLaren at the end of the 2022 season after an underwhelming tenure with the team since his high-profile switch from Renault.
Ricciardo has a contract with McLaren that theoretically should keep him at the team until the end of 2023 but he looks set to leave at the end of this season. He won the 2021 Italian Grand Prix, but ultimately struggled to match the expectations of him.
The 33-year-old is also failing to keep pace with teammate Lando Norris, and McLaren are reportedly looking to clear the seat for compatriot Oscar Piastri. Rumors have been rife throughout the summer break regarding if and when Ricciardo might be forced out the team.
Earlier this summer, Ricciardo told Motorsport.com that the performances of Perez at Red Bull has inspired him to believe a change in fortunes could happen for him. Ricciardo said: “We all believe that we can win.
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