Marko delivers harsh Ricciardo verdict in Verstappen and Perez comparison
Helmut Marko believes that Daniel Ricciardo is not currently on the "level" of fellow Red Bull Formula 1 drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez .
Ricciardo returned to the team as a test and reserve driver for the 2023 season, with his role also involving simulator work and commercial activities.
In terms of what Ricciardo has achieved so far on the simulator, Marko has delivered a harsh verdict.
Comparing him to Verstappen and Perez, Marko stated that the Australian is "not on their level", in an interview with Formul1.de as quoted by Motorsport-Total .
However, Marko will not reveal exactly how large the gap is between Ricciardo and his teammates, adding: "Those are internal details." Change in Ricciardo After leaving Red Bull at the end of 2018, Ricciardo spent two seasons with Renault before his ill-fated spell with McLaren came to a premature end after the 2022 campaign.
Marko feels that the eight-time race winner chan...