Ricciardo remains evasive on his future in F1

Where will land Daniel Ricciardo in 2023? Since the announcement of his departure from McLaren At the end of the 2023 season, the Australian is the subject of all the rumors. Sent to Alpine, then at Haas and at Williams, the “Honey Badger” sees its future in F1 getting darker day by day, as more officializations are made. From now on, the latest rumors from the corridor would send Daniel Ricciardo to Mercedes, as a reserve driver in 2023. A “lifeline” for the native of Perth, who could thus remain involved in the world of F1 if he does not find a seat in 2023.

At a press conference, the main interested party was questioned about possible progress concerning his future in motorsport. Evasive, Daniel Ricciardo preferred to kick into touch. " Everything is fine. It's more about taking the time to think about what's best for me next year. So yeah, there's no rush, I don't feel any pressure or anything to go and sign something quickly and get it over with." confided the eight-time Grand Prix winner. 

Patience is the mother of all virtues for Ricciardo

If he does not deny discussions with Mercedes for the role of reserve driver, Daniel Ricciardo insists on taking into consideration any offer that could reach him, even outside F1. “It’s something I really want to take the time to understand because it’s not that simple. It's not like I'm going to sign the first contract that comes my way and suddenly I'm back on the grid. (…) I think that the more we continue to advance in the season, the clearer it will be, I think, what will be best for me. (…) There will be total transparency from this point of view and I think that when I know what I am doing, then everyone will know. »

Despite a good race in Singapore, with a nice rise from 16th to 5th place, the Australian has still not experienced this surge at McLaren. It's difficult to show your best side with only 5 Grands Prix remaining on the calendar. Daniel Ricciardo does not despair and still hopes to be able to stay in Formula 1. “Good results help. They make everything better, in terms of enjoyment. It's always more fun to race at the front of the grid. But I don't think the question is necessarily whether I still want to be [in Formula 1], because I still want to be there. (…) I don’t think it changes my path for the next 12 months or anything else. » So, will you stay or not stay in F1? Daniel Ricciardo must be content to wait and hope.

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