Daniel Ricciardo has seemingly confirmed his retirement from F1.
The Australian’s unimpressive form meant Red Bull decided to replace him with Liam Lawson for the final stretch of the 2024 F1 season.
With an 11th team set to join the grid in 2026, it could provide Ricciardo with an opportunity to get back involved. However, the Australian has all but confirmed his retirement after a brief exchange with a fan over the weekend.Cadillac’s options for 2026The likes of Ollie Bearman, Jack Doohan, Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Gabriel Bortoleto joining the grid next year has meant a number of experienced drivers have missed out.Sergio Perez could join that list if Red Bull decide to promote either Lawson or Yuki Tsunoda in his place.
Mario Andretti, who is an advisor for Cadillac, has admitted they want a young American driver, possibly Colton Herta, alongside someone with proven F1 experience.“I think you have to keep those options open, since it’s going to be a whole next season where we’re not going to be players.“Ten teams seems a lot, but there’s a lot more drivers, a lot more talent out there.
“From our standpoint, I think the play at the beginning would be to have one experienced driver — nationality doesn’t matter — and then a young American talent. These are the objectives at the moment.”Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox
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