While we’re still waiting for the official word that Daniel Ricciardo will replace Mark Webber at Red Bull next year, Webber himself has pretty much given the game away.
“The decision’s made,” Mark told James Allen on Channel 10. “We all know who it is. I’m happy with that decision.
“It’s good for him and good for Australia.”
Meanwhile, officially at least, the 24-year-old Aussie is not taking anything for granted. “I’m not going to assume anything,” Ricciardo said. “For me there is still a seat up for grabs.”
“Obviously there is a bit of excitement around, but there is nothing further to say from what I knew in Budapest.
“I think I’ve learned that until something is signed, sealed and delivered nothing is ever concrete.”
[Source: Ten Sport | Pic: Toro Rosso/Getty Images]
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During the sky telecast after the race, channel ten gained international attention as this was quoted and put to Adrian Newey and Christain Horner. Both were coy about who was going to receive the seat. But good to see that ten were the first to break a story for once.
I’d be happy if Ten were a little less chummy with Mark and sent their reporters to get stories from other teams and drivers as well. We want journalism, not cheerleading!
If Dan was a “shoe in”, Red Bull would have announced it by now. Obviously they are waiting to see if any other “options” present themselves.