Daniel Ricciardo’s career seemingly came to an end on Thursday, amid compliments and messages from his colleagues. It was a somewhat abrupt farewell for a driver who had brought energy and smiles to the paddock since his debut. After the official announcement, Daniel Ricciardo’s career appeared to be over, but a rumor from Australia suggests that he could return to F1 in the near future.
On Thursday, the official news of Daniel Ricciardo’s departure from Racing Bulls was announced. This news “moved” many of his colleagues, who left countless messages under the Australian’s post. Along with his colleagues, his former boss, Christian Horner, also congratulated him on the work he had done with Red Bull and other teams.
However, in recent seasons, from McLaren to Racing Bulls, Daniel Ricciardo hasn’t shown the same racing instinct that characterized him early on. A decline that began after his departure from Red Bull in 2018. Since then, he has had only a few standout moments, culminating in his 2021 victory at Monza with McLaren.
This downturn, which led to his exit from F1, could soon be followed by a comeback. In fact, a significant rumor about Daniel Ricciardo’s career has emerged from Australia. During the program “The Project,” Kym Illman spoke about the possible return of the Perth native.
Asked about Daniel Ricciardo’s definitive retirement from Formula 1, Kym Illman sparked a lot of curiosity with his response. “There could be a twist. I received some information last night. All I can say is that there could be a twist. I can’t say anything more, but we’ll know within weeks.”
With this statement, Kym Illman opened the door to Daniel Ricciardo’s potential return to Formula 1. The Australian driver’s destination is still uncertain, with some seats yet to be confirmed for 2025. One option could be Sauber, where Bottas is the leading candidate but could be “dropped” in favor of Daniel Ricciardo. The other option might be a “homecoming” to Red Bull. According to the latest rumors from the Singapore paddock, Sergio Perez seems close to announcing his retirement during the Mexican GP.
A series of coincidences that could reopen the door for Daniel Ricciardo to race in Formula 1, while waiting for a young talent to join Max Verstappen.
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