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Daniel Ricciardo of McLaren before the practice ahead of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of The Netherlands at Zandvoort circuit, Netherlands on September 2, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Daniel Ricciardo of McLaren before the practice ahead of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of The Netherlands at Zandvoort circuit, Netherlands on September 2, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Daniel Ricciardo might just stay in Formula 1! On top of that, the Australian driver might possibly go back to his old team Red Bull!! Yes, this is how the excitement jumped in for the fans when Ted Kravitz, an F1 commentator hinted at Ricciardo’s future as the reserve driver at red Bull rather than Mercedes.
Interestingly, Kravitz didn’t solidify Ricciardo’s Red Bull move. The British commentator, however, made sure the McLaren driver will not move to Mercedes next season. As Kravitz said this on the live qualifying rounds, fans flocked to Twitter with their reactions.
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Formula 1 is in the United States for the second time this year. After the inaugural Miami Grand Prix earlier this season, the premium form of motorsport is once again in the North American country for the US Grand Prix at Austin, Texas.
Fans react as Daniel Ricciardo might have a homecoming
Red Bull Racing, the team that has been home to the man from Land Down Under for quite some years, can take the Australian back. With Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez already as their main drivers, there is a chance for Ricciardo there as a reserve driver.
Given below are some of the fan reactions taken from Twitter.
@redbullracing is the honey badger coming home?! Please confirm 🥹🤞🏼💖 @danielricciardo
— Holly✨ (@Hollyyweird) October 22, 2022
Some rumours around Daniel Ricciardo…
Sky Sports F1 have confirmed he will be a reserve driver but NOT for Mercedes. Seems there’s some strong reports around him taking the reserve driver role at Red Bull. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/1IpZRryO3N
— RBR News 🇳🇱🇲🇽 (@RedBullRacingEN) October 22, 2022
DANIEL RESERVE DRIVER FOR NEXT YEAR??? AND NOT FOR MERCEDES BUT FOR REDBUL?!?!??? what
— ece ③ (@ricciardopics) October 22, 2022
Daniel Ricciardo walking back into the redbull racing garage next year pic.twitter.com/VhfNHRXaqV
— F1 Reaction Pictures 🤠 (@FormulaReaction) October 22, 2022
The fans not only got fascinated by the sudden announcement but also erupted in joy as they took to Twitter to share their excitement.
Daniel brother tell me if you’re really going back to Red Bull 😭
— Jo 🦡 (@itsIightsout) October 22, 2022
RICCIARDO RESERVE DRIVER FOR RED BULL????!!!
— cata (@formulaonec) October 22, 2022
is it really happening, daniel ricciardo back to red bull?!?! pic.twitter.com/cQpphVXmSa
— maria (@Mariaa673) October 22, 2022
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DANIEL RICCIARDO AS A REDBULL RESERVE DRIVER NEXT YEAR????? WHAT
— Dana Shehadeh (@DanaAmmar73) October 22, 2022
The Honey Badger, however, had a disappointing qualifying session on Saturday. Having failed to move to Q2, Ricciardo finished his session in P17. It’ll be interesting to see if the Australian will be able to make some amends tomorrow.
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As it is known, McLaren has decided to replace Ricciardo with his compatriot Oscar Piastri to race alongside Lando Norris next year. However, with the new rumors going around, would you like to see the Honey Badger in the Red Bull garage once again?
