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Daniel Ricciardo believes that the new Max Verstappen contract with Red Bull provides him with more options for the future. The Dutch driver surprised everyone last week when he announced a contract extension until the end of 2020. The Milton Keynes-based outfit pushed hard to table a new Verstappen contract and were successful. Now, they are hoping to keep Ricciardo on board as well.

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The Aussie will take his time however before deciding his future and believes his team mate’s resigning may have broadened his future options. “I don’t think it’s hurt me in any way,” he said in Mexico on Thursday. “If anything it has made my position a bit stronger. If Max was on the radar of a Ferrari or Mercedes, that’s removed one opponent in a way. And obviously Red Bull have expressed that they want to keep us as a pairing.”

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The decision hasn’t hurt him and he can afford to be patient. He has already set his sights on next season. Ricciardo is trying not to blink too early, instead, he wants to be smart and bide his time.

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