Daniel Ricciardo could be thrown a lifeline on the Formula 1 grid in 2025, as the Australian faces the prospect of at least a year out of the sport.
Verstappen BAN could offer Ricciardo shock F1 return
The 35-year-old was dropped from F1 back in September 2024, after struggling all-season long with the junior Red Bull team.
He was replaced by Liam Lawson, who has now been promoted again up into the main Red Bull seat, while Isack Hadjar has replaced him at VCARB, leaving no viable options for Ricciardo for a 2025 seat.
The Australian has not officially retired, but a full-time return to the sport looks to be a longshot, with teams seemingly favouring young talents, and a number of other experienced racers also now looking for a way back in, including Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas.
However, could Ricciardo yet race in another grand prix, should something go drastically wrong for Red Bul
