Axed F1 star Daniel Ricciardo tipped for STUNNING 2025 return

Daniel Ricciardo

Ricciardo tipped for STUNNING 2025 return

Daniel Ricciardo was sacked by VCARB midway through the 2024 season

Sam Cook Digital Journalist

Sports Journalist who has been covering motorsport since 2023

Saturday 11 January 2025 21:55 Updated: 17:02

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Daniel Ricciardo has been tipped to make a stunning racing return in 2025 following his departure from Formula 1.

The Australian racer was sacked by his VCARB team midway through the 2024 season, following some disappointing performances in comparison to team-mate Yuki Tsunoda.

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Previous to his spell with Red Bull's sister team, Ricciardo raced with McLaren, Renault and Red Bull, in a career that spanned 14 seasons and yielded eight victories and 32 podiums.

Following his replacement at VCARB by Liam Lawson, however, it was largely believed to be the end of Ricciardo's career in F1, with no other viable options for a full-time seat on the grid.

Daniel Ricciardo was replaced by Liam Lawson at RB

Daniel Ricciardo has been linked with a number of moves since being axed

Where will Ricciardo race in 2025?

Cadillac's future entry into F1 has led to some speculation that Ricciardo could end up there in 2026, with the new team confirming that they want an experienced F1 racer to sit alongside a young American talent.

However, Ricciardo recently rubbished these rumours, saying that he was 'done' with F1, and has been showing off a variety of other projects and holidays via his social media profiles.

Now, American journalist Bob Pockrass has linked Ricciardo with a different American entity altogether, suggesting the 35-year-old may join an entirely different racing series in 2025.

Speaking on FOX Sports' bold predictions for 2025, Pockrass said: "Daniel comes to NASCAR in more than just a one-off move.

"Currently unemployed, and his fandom of NASCAR is well-documented. Yeah, for the most part he has poured cold water on any significant NASCAR chatter.

"But to see his smile driving a Dale Earnhardt Sr. vintage car a few years ago showed just how much he loves the sport. Plus there would be teams and sponsors that want him racing stock cars. And that's not to mention the fans, who would eat it up.

"If NASCAR can find a way to get this done, it should do it."

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