Last Updated: 08/24/22 3:36 PM Daniel Ricciardo will leave McLaren at the end of the season
Daniel Ricciardo will leave McLaren at the end of the season after he and the team agreed a mutual early termination of his contract. Confirmation of the early split opens the door for Oscar Piastri to join the Woking side, although Alpine remain adamant they have a contract for their hapless youngster to stay. “It’s been a privilege to be part of the McLaren Racing family for the past two seasons,” said Ricciardo, an eight-time race winner who has struggled for form since joining McLaren in 2021. “After several months of discussions with Jacques and Andreas, 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 course, but regardless of what 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.” . Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player With Daniel Ricciardo’s future at McLaren looking in doubt, take a look at his greatest race wins for Red Bull
With Daniel Ricciardo’s future at McLaren looking in doubt, take a look at his greatest race wins for Red Bull Ricciardo was under contract until 2023 after signing a three-year contract when he joined McLaren and was adamant – even releasing a statement on social media in July before the Alpine-Piastri drama began – that he would stay. But amid poor form on the track, an extraordinary transfer saga hastened his exit. Fernando Alonso started the wild sequence of events in early August when he announced he was leaving Alpine for Aston Martin in 2023, before Alpine appeared to act quickly by announcing their current reserve Piastri. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Paul Di Resta is surprised by Oscar Piastri’s rejection of a place in the Alps next season and believes the young Australian has another place for 2022
Paul Di Resta is surprised by Oscar Piastri’s rejection of a place in the Alps next season and believes the young Australian has another place for 2022 However, F1 hopeful Piastri denied his team’s statement in a now infamous social media post and insisted he will race elsewhere next season. McLaren is the team believed to have a deal with Piastri and has been aiming to move on from Ricciardo for months. Piastri is expected to join McLaren, assuming he is approved by the FIA’s Contract Recognition Board, with Alpin claiming they have a contract with Piastri and the Australian confident he has an option to leave.

The end of a disappointing spell for McLaren

Ricciardo arrived at McLaren as a high-profile signing in 2021 after impressing in front of Red Bull and then establishing himself as Renault’s team leader, but he has not reached the heights expected. He has been outperformed by young British driver Lando Norris, with his Italian GP victory last year the highlight of his stay. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Daniel Ricciardo scores a superb double overtake in the Alps
Daniel Ricciardo scores a superb double overtake in the Alps McLaren chief executive Zac Brown appeared to hint at a split earlier this summer when he said Ricciardo had not lived up to expectations and suggested there were “mechanisms” for him to get out of his contract early. In the team’s statement, which came on Wednesday ahead of the Belgian GP, ​​he said: “It’s no secret that we hoped we could achieve more together, but to see him standing on top of the podium as a McLaren driver was a highlight.” .

Ricciardo aims to stay in F1: But what next?

The terms of Ricciardo’s exit have not been disclosed, but he is free to join another team and has made it clear that he intends to stay in F1. “I’ve never been more motivated to compete and be a part of a sport that I love so much and I’m looking forward to what’s next,” said the 33-year-old. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo speaks to Ted Kravitz to dispel speculation about his future with the team
McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo speaks to Ted Kravitz to dispel speculation about his future with the team Alpine have emerged as frontrunners for his signature and if they fail to retain Piastri, a reconciliation between Ricciardo and Renault may be his best option for a competitive position. The remaining F1 seats available for 2023 are at Haas, who are said to have made contact with Ricciardo, AlphaTauri, Alfa Romeo and Williams.