Daniel Ricciardo He came to McLaren with high expectations, but it will go out the back door. It is that the Australian did not give the expected results and the British team lost patience. Although the link between the two expired in 2023, and both parties agreed to complete it in 2022.
If there are no surprises in the second part of the year, Ricciardo’s great memory with the papaya-coloured marque will be his triumph in Italian Grand Prix 2021. This is his only podium in the British team. In total he collects 32, while his number of victories is 8.
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“It has been a privilege to be part of the McLaren family for the past two seasons, but after several months of discussions with Zak Brown and Andreas Seidl, we have decided to terminate my contract with the team early and agree to part ways. at the end of this season. I will announce my own future plans in due courseBut whatever this next chapter brings, I have no regrets and am proud of the effort and work I put into McLaren, especially the win at Monza last season.” sure.
And he continued: “I’ve enjoyed working with everyone at McLaren, both on the track and in Woking, and I’ll give it my all on and off the track as we enjoy the rest of the season together. I have never been more motivated to compete and be a part of a sport I love so much. And I can’t wait to see what’s next.”
How long is Daniel Ricciardo under contract with McLaren?
As commented, Daniel Ricciardo arrived at McLaren in 2021 and has been linked for three campaigns. However, based on poor results, both sides have decided to part ways at the end of 2022. The Australian is free to negotiate with any other team.
Which teams want Daniel Ricciardo?
Of the 10 teams that will compete in 2023, six of them have a free place. These are: McLaren, Alpine, AlphaTauri, Alfa Romeo, Williams and Haas. Alpine and Haas have shown interest in the 33-year-old Australian and has been present at Máxima since 2011.
Haas Team Manager, Guenther Steinercontacted Ricciardo to discuss his future during the mid-season break, according to ESPN. Appears as an alternative in case Mick Schumacher does not renew, although the high salary of the experienced, close to 20 million dollarsseems to be an obstacle.
Alpinewhich lost Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) but also Oscar Piastri (he refused to sign with the French and will probably go to McLaren), has a place and Ricciardo left a good impression in 2020. His departure caused confusion at Renault beginnings, but they would have the door open again.
this year, the Australian signed two podiums with the Gauls: finished third in the Grand Prix of Eifel (Germany) and Emilia-Romagna (Italy). In total there were 38 matches and 173 points.
Which team could Daniel Ricciardo go to?
Ricciardo has not made good decisions in his career, especially when he left Red Bull, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see him take a wrong turn. That’s probably Haas. Although reaching Alpine, which has shown improvement in 2021, would mark a step forward in his career.
AlphaTauri, Alfa Romeo and Williams, the other options, do not appear to be interested in hiring him. A duo with Pierre Gasly in AlphaTauri could be interesting, although unlikely for 2023.
