Daniel Ricciardo Concedes 2023 F1 Hopes, Turns Focus to '24

• Current McLaren F1 diver Daniel Ricciardo has been an ever-present figure in Formula 1 since debuting mid-2011.

• Ricciardo won seven races during a five-year spell with Red Bull Racing across 2014-18.

• Ricciardo held a 2023 contract with McLaren but the respective parties agreed to an early termination, prompted by McLaren having recruited rookie Oscar Piastri.

McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo concedes that he will not be present on the Formula 1 grid in 2023 and looking at options for a comeback in 2024.

Ricciardo has been an ever-present figure in Formula 1 since debuting mid-2011 with HRT. He swiftly emerged as a fan favorite through his vibrant personality, permanent grin and on-track bravado, regularly lauded for his overtaking prowess.

Ricciardo won seven races during a five-year spell with Red Bull Racing across 2014-18 in which the team had to fight for scraps behind the dominant Mercedes outfit. A desire to depart Red Bull’s environment led to a two-year stint at Renault which was followed by a high-profile move to McLaren.

Ricciardo picked up a victory last year, the eighth of his career, but he was shaded by young teammate Lando Norris, a trait that continued more comprehensively through 2022.

Ricciardo held a 2023 contract with McLaren but the respective parties agreed to an early termination, prompted by McLaren having recruited rookie Oscar Piastri.