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Ricciardo given green light for STUNNING F1 comeback

Daniel Ricciardo, the popular Australian Formula 1 driver, will not feature on the grid in 2024 following his dismissal by AlphaTauri during the 2023 season. The decision to part ways with Ricciardo came after a challenging time at McLaren, which led him to take a step back from the sport for a while. However, Ricciardo was given a second chance in 2023 by Red Bull’s sister team, AlphaTauri, replacing Nyck de Vries midway through the season.

Ricciardo’s initial goal was to secure a seat back at Red Bull, the team he left in 2018 for Renault. After a disappointing run with McLaren, he hoped to impress and earn a return to the Red Bull fold, especially since they were reigning champions. However, his time at AlphaTauri did not meet expectations, with Ricciardo struggling to outperform his teammate, Yuki Tsunoda. Despite his experience and reputation, Ricciardo was unable to deliver the results expected, leading to further doubts about his future in F1.

Amidst AlphaTauri’s struggles and Ricciardo’s inability to gain momentum, rumors began swirling about his potential to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull, whose performance had also been under scrutiny. Many speculated that Ricciardo could step in for Perez during the mid-2024 season if his performance continued to falter. However, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner ruled out this possibility, leaving Ricciardo’s future at the team in limbo. When the season restarted in August, Ricciardo’s performances failed to improve, and the team ultimately made the decision to replace him with Liam Lawson in September.

Following his departure from AlphaTauri, there has been considerable speculation about Ricciardo’s next move in motorsport. Many within the motorsport world are keen to secure his signature for their teams in other racing series, but Ricciardo has not yet confirmed his retirement from Formula 1. His name has been linked to several potential opportunities, with many observers suggesting that a return to F1 in 2026 is the most likely scenario.

One team that has been widely discussed as a potential destination for Ricciardo is the American team that will join the F1 grid in 2024. The team has been making significant strides in its preparations for next season, but their driver lineup remains undecided. In a recent poll, an overwhelming 79% of fans picked this American outfit as the most likely team for Ricciardo to join, surpassing Audi, who received only 10% of the votes. Other teams mentioned in the poll included Aston Martin (6%), Haas (3%), and Alpine (2%), but the American team remains the top favorite.

With the 2024 F1 season fast approaching and Ricciardo’s future still uncertain, the speculation surrounding his career continues to grow. Fans remain hopeful that Ricciardo will find a new opportunity, and many believe that a return to the grid in 2026 is the most realistic option for the vetera

n driver.