Daniel Ricciardo SNUBS US F1 team over comeback rumors

Daniel Ricciardo, VCARB, Visa, RB, Singapore, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

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Ricciardo SNUBS US F1 team over comeback rumors

Daniel Ricciardo has provided an update over his future

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Tuesday 17 December 2024 18:00

A significant Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull update has emerged following rumours about a new Formula 1 offer.

The eight-time grand prix winner suffered a brutal end to his F1 career, where was axed not once, but twice by McLaren and RB respectively.

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Ricciardo was replaced by Oscar Piastri at McLaren for the 2023 season, which left him without a drive and saw him return to the Red Bull family.

Following a disappointing debut from Nick de Vries at Alpha Tauri, Ricciardo was offered a lifeline for his F1 career and joined the sister team now known as Visa CashApp RB.

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A P18 result in Singapore was enough to seal the Australian’s fate, and was replaced by Liam Lawson for the remainder of the season.

Speaking after his axing, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner revealed how important Ricciardo was for the team and claimed there was still a spot for him at the team in a marketing capacity.

“Daniel grew up with Red Bull. He's taking some time out at the moment, but he'd be very welcome anytime to be part of whatever role he's elected to want to get involved in,” Horner said.

“He has a massive profile, and you're a long-time retired.

"So, if he chose to want to get involved in some activities in the US in any way, it's something we'd be very open to.”

However, Ricciardo has not retained ties with the company since leaving F1 and reports have suggested he could receive an offer from a rival team.

Cadillac F1 are reportedly interested in acquiring Ricciardo’s signature, but the 35-year-old discredited this rumour in a viral TikTok video where he was asked by a fan if he would be joining the team.

“Nah I’m done,” Ricciardo responded in what appears to be a confirmation from the driver that he will not be returning to Red Bull or any F1 team.

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