Pakistan, April 20 -- Daniel Ricciardo said he has been assured by Red Bull that he is not set to lose his seat - but admitted if he continues to get his "arse whooped" he does not deserve to be in Formula One. Following a troubled start to his first full season back on the grid, Ricciardo, 34, arrives for this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix as a driver under pressure.
Ricciardo was handed a reprieve by Red Bull's junior outfit, RB, midway through last season, after he was dumped by McLaren.
But he has failed to get up to speed in 2024, out-qualified by team-mate Yuki Tsunoda at every event, and without a point to his name. He also crashed out on the first lap in Japan a fortnight ago, and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner - integral...