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Ricciardo using Hamilton to 'blackmail' Red Bull

Mercedes chief Niki Lauda says Daniel Ricciardo is "blackmailing" Red Bull in contract talks, after their motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko confirmed that his driver will not decide his future with the team until Lewis Hamilton finally commits to the world champions. Ricciardo was expected to play the key role in the 2019 driver market in his final year of contract at Red Bull, however Hamilton's continued refusal to extend his own deal has muddied the waters. Four-time world champion Hamilton is also out of contract at the end of the year, and had been expected to sign on in pre-season. However, a new deal remains unsigned six races into 2018. READ MORE: Hamilton confirmed as...
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