THE GUENTHER STEINER COLUMN: RB decision is tough on Ricciardo – but he knows in F1 you have to perform to survive

‘Liam is effectively ready to return in’

Liam has been very affected person ready on the bench – and now the wait has been value it. He’s accomplished lots of sim work, he is aware of the crew very effectively and has these 5 races below his belt from final yr.

He’s a sensible man, he’s a bit like Oscar Piastri. He waits for his alternative, doesn’t open his mouth, is just not essential about issues, simply will get on and learns about issues. I believe he’s effectively ready to return in.

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‘Generally it’s essential take a danger, typically it simply doesn’t work out’

Deciding to alter a driver, whether or not it’s in the course of the season or for the following marketing campaign, is absolutely tough.

From my expertise at Haas, I do know that the longer you wait, the tougher it will get. Everybody offer you their opinion and that makes it tougher, extra painful.

It’s by no means good to inform a driver they’re out. Generally it’s essential take a danger, typically it simply doesn’t work out. It isn’t straightforward.