Daniel Ricciardo Shuts Down Rumors of F1 Return with Andretti

Daniel Ricciardo Shuts Down Rumors of F1 Return with Andretti Cadillac

Daniel Ricciardo has dismissed rumors linking him to a potential return to Formula 1 with Andretti Cadillac, set to debut in 2026 under General Motors. The Australian driver, according to an ESPN report, is not interested in joining the new team and has not been approached by its management.

Sources close to Ricciardo revealed that he views his Formula 1 career as concluded after failing to secure a permanent spot at Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen for the 2024 season. This revelation comes despite his immense popularity and potential appeal across motorsport, leaving fans surprised that Andretti Cadillac hasn’t reached out.

Meanwhile, Toyota is reportedly eager to bring Ricciardo into their fold, offering him a significant financial package. However, this opportunity does not involve an F1 seat, suggesting his future in racing could lie outside the Formula 1 circuit.

As the 2025 grid takes shape, three seats within the Red Bull family remain undecided, but Ricciardo’s name appears to be out of contention. The FIA’s official 2025 World Championship entry list, published recently, confirmed Sergio Perez as Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull, solidifying the team’s core lineup.

With Ricciardo seemingly stepping away from F1, speculation continues over where his motorsport journey will take him next.