close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB IT ES-MX US
Ricciardo, Mclaren

McLaren confirm Ricciardo reserve options for Bahrain GP

Ricciardo, Mclaren — Photo: © LAT Images

McLaren confirm Ricciardo reserve options for Bahrain GP

Ricciardo missed all three days of testing in Bahrain after testing positive for Covid-19

Google Make us your Google favorite

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl is "confident" Daniel Ricciardo will be back to full fitness ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix but has also lined up his reserve options as a precaution.

Ricciardo has missed all three days of the F1 pre-season test in Bahrain this week through illness with McLaren confirming the Australian had tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday evening.

“First of all, I am confident he will be fit again next weekend," said Seidl.

"He is feeling better already but, as we know, it simply takes a few days to get fully back into shape."

Turning his attention to McLaren's reserve options, Seidl explained there are three immediate choices open to the team.

“In terms of reserve drivers, very similar to last year we have an agreement with Mercedes to share reserve drivers [Stoffel Vandoorne and Nyck de Vries]," he added.

“We have also Paul di Resta, similar to last year, on standby in case he is needed but again, we expect Daniel to be back in good shape for next week.

“In terms of preparation, going into the season, that is not what we have been aiming.

"Definitely, it puts us and Daniel back but from something that Daniel couldn’t control, we have to accept what it is.”

Related

More F1 news

Latest F1 news

James Vowles goes all in on AI as struggling Williams look for answers

James Vowles goes all in on AI as struggling Williams look for answers

  • 10 minutes ago
F1 drivers age: How old are Lewis Hamilton, Verstappen, Norris and co in 2026?

F1 drivers age: How old are Lewis Hamilton, Verstappen, Norris and co in 2026?

  • 1 hour ago
F1 Transfer Latest: Sainz 'wants Red Bull', Perez to Williams and Alonso contract claims

F1 Transfer Latest: Sainz 'wants Red Bull', Perez to Williams and Alonso contract claims

  • 1 hour ago
Lando Norris teases fans as F1 champion leaves door open to stunning switch

Lando Norris teases fans as F1 champion leaves door open to stunning switch

  • 3 hours ago
F1 star 'in Williams negotiations' as Carlos Sainz future remains uncertain

F1 star 'in Williams negotiations' as Carlos Sainz future remains uncertain

  • Today 09:58
Lewis Hamilton checks in ahead of F1 title fight and shares important message

Lewis Hamilton checks in ahead of F1 title fight and shares important message

  • Today 09:15

Just in

13:57
James Vowles goes all in on AI as struggling Williams look for answers
12:37
F1 drivers age: How old are Lewis Hamilton, Verstappen, Norris and co in 2026?
12:27
F1 Transfer Latest: Sainz 'wants Red Bull', Perez to Williams and Alonso contract claims
10:56
Lando Norris teases fans as F1 champion leaves door open to stunning switch
09:58
F1 star 'in Williams negotiations' as Carlos Sainz future remains uncertain
F1 news

Recommended by the editors

James Vowles goes all in on AI as struggling Williams look for answers Williams F1

James Vowles goes all in on AI as struggling Williams look for answers

10 minutes ago
F1 Transfer Latest: Sainz 'wants Red Bull', Perez to Williams and Alonso contract claims F1 News & Gossip

F1 Transfer Latest: Sainz 'wants Red Bull', Perez to Williams and Alonso contract claims

1 hour ago
F1 star 'in Williams negotiations' as Carlos Sainz future remains uncertain F1 News & Gossip

F1 star 'in Williams negotiations' as Carlos Sainz future remains uncertain

Today 09:58
Max Verstappen fears revealed by F1 insider with Red Bull exit still in play Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen fears revealed by F1 insider with Red Bull exit still in play

Yesterday 20:56
Ontdek het op Google Play
x