Sacked F1 star Daniel Ricciardo offered 'massive' opportunity for immediate racing return

Daniel Ricciardo

Ricciardo offered 'massive' opportunity for immediate racing return

The Australian was axed by Visa Cash App RB following the Singapore Grand Prix

Kevin McKenna

Friday 4 October 2024 00:00

Daniel Ricciardo has been offered the chance to make a quick return to the world of motorsport.

The Australian's future in Formula 1 appears to be at an end following his recent dismissal from Visa Cash App RB.

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The news didn't come as a major surprise to the eight-time race winner, who admitted he knew his was up following last month's Singapore Grand Prix, where he posted the day's fastest lap on what was likely his final appearance in F1.

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'We'd welcome him with open arms'

He even hinted that a return to racing wasn't out of the question in an emotional social media post following the news that Liam Lawson had taken his spot, admitting he was excited about what his future holds.

Now, Supercars CEO Shane Howard has confirmed his intention to lure the former Red Bull racer to Australia's premier sports category, saying he would welcome him 'with open arms'.

Ricciardo has previously made no secret of his desire to get involved in other motorsport series, and speaking at the championship launch for this year's Bathurst 1000 in New South Wales, Howard said: "I think everyone would welcome Daniel with open arms, absolutely.

Ricciardo's F1 career began back in 2012 whilst at Toro Rosso

"Would we like to see Daniel Ricciardo in a Supercar? 100 per cent.

"Just imagine if he could be in one of our cars and race in a new street race in Perth, that would be something special wouldn’t it?"

As reported by Supercars.com, he added: "It would be absolutely massive. He is such an incredible driver and such an incredible personality and people just absolutely love him.

"Imagine him racing at Bathurst, wow. That would be very cool indeed."

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