Max Verstappen is confident Daniel Ricciardo will be his teammate at Red Bull in 2019.
Ricciardo's future has dominated the media headlines in recent weeks with the Australian linked with Mercedes, Ferrari and even McLaren in recent weeks. Interest from Mercedes and Ferrari appears to have cooled with Red Bull looking likely to be his best option for 2019.
Verstappen has often heaped praise on his more experienced teammate and the Dutchman has reiterated his desire for Ricciardo to remain at the team for another season.
"The chances are very big for him to stay,'' Verstappen said.