Why Ricciardo sees Perez as proof of how quickly F1 careers can turnaround

Ricciardo looks set to leave McLaren at the end of the 2022 season as the team looks to agree terms to end his contract early, having swooped to sign Oscar Piastri to partner Lando Norris.

It will bring to an end two difficult seasons for Ricciardo at McLaren, where despite scoring the team’s first victory in almost nine years at Monza last year, he has struggled to match Norris for form. 

McLaren has been clear in its long-term plan to return to the top of F1,…