I agree, if he can't get a drive with AlphaTauri then he should try to get the last remaining seat, regardless of where it is. Scoring points attracts the attention of Team Principals. I'm not sure why AT decided to confirm their official lineup for next year, I think they should have delayed making an announcement until Liam had been given more chance to develop and Daniel's injuries have healed. Currently Liam has the highest place finish of any of their drivers this season.

@lejimster82 agreed, politics, geography and commercial deals all work against drivers from NZ. Small market for anyone without much wealth to bankroll drivers. My understanding is Mitch Evans would have made it into F1 as well if he had the finances behind him. Liam has done everything within his power so now we can only hope.

The contract seems pretty tight considering the twists and turns Red Bull go through to justify keeping Tsunoda on.

Since Ricciardo is a very popular driver and charismatic personality - I bet a new title sponsor might be very keen on having him on the team. Also next years car will be heavily influenced by this years Red Bull. So they are probably expecting to be closer to the front. Adding all these factors up - I think Red Bull will divert from seeing it as just a B team for juniors but rather sell it as an opportunity for a sponsor to have a top team to slap some stickers on.

Honda technology is very important….

Because Danny has impressed them in tests and sims.

He's shown a lot this season.

I am surprised as well that Tsunoda will be kept. His attitude is horrible, though improved a little over these years. I wouldn't call him fast, maybe suitable for midfield team. In 3 years he hasn't shown any flashes of talent and he got up to speed very slowly. Really strange, why RB needs Honda money, especially considering they will have Ford engines in the back of their cars in 2,5 years time.

Lol, he doesn't seem anything like that type of driver.