It’s official! Ricciardo splits with McLaren F1

What next for Daniel? Door opens for Piastri ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Trouble viewing this email? [View in browser]( [motorsport.com]( There was always something very inevitable about the now-confirmed Formula 1 split between Daniel Ricciardo and McLaren. The actual mystery is why they didn’t enjoy better results together – 2021 Italian Grand Prix victory notwithstanding. But the fact remains the vastly-experienced Aussie was constantly outperformed by Lando Norris in his two seasons since moving from Renault. However, I’m sure he’ll find a new home someplace – certainly with those eight F1 wins under his belt. His best option would be a return to the team now known as Alpine, following Fernando Alonso’s shock exit – but only if Oscar Piastri’s 2023 contract is ruled to be up for grabs as McLaren hopes. Ricciardo would also fit the bill at Haas, or even Alfa Romeo – and its Audi future – if Zhou Guanyu returns to the Alpine fold, where he was a junior driver previously. The silly season has some time to run yet! By: Charles Bradley, Global Editor in Chief Motorsport.com EDITOR'S CHOICE [Ricciardo and McLaren to part ways at end of 2022 F1 season]( Daniel Ricciardo and McLaren have agreed to part ways at the end of the current Formula 1 season, bringing a premature end to his tenure at the Woking-based squad. [Read More]( [What are Ricciardo’s options to stay in Formula 1?]( Daniel Ricciardo’s McLaren exit may not have been surprising news to end Formula 1’s summer break, yet it nevertheless marks an important development in the silly season. [Read More]( [HUNGARY F1 2023 TICKETS NOW ON SALE]( [FIND TICKETS]( [Ricciardo: “No regrets” over F1 time at McLaren despite early split]( Daniel Ricciardo says he has “no regrets” and remains proud of his time at McLaren despite his split from the squad at the end of the 2022 Formula 1 season. [Read More]( [McLaren confident about Ricciardo F1 replacement despite Piastri dispute]( McLaren says it is ‘confident’ about its replacement plans for Daniel Ricciardo, despite there being no certainty yet about Oscar Piastri’s Fomula 1 future. [Read More]( [Audi's F1 plans take shape as announcement looms]( The entry by Volkswagen brands Audi and Porsche into Formula 1 has been one of motorsport’s worst kept secrets, with both car companies yet to officially announce their plans. [Read More]( MOTORSPORT JOBS [Job of the the Week: Composite Technician - United Autosports]( [Learn More]( [Button Text]( [Custom]( [Custom]( [Custom]( Copyright © 2022 Motorsport.com, All rights reserved. This email was sent to {EMAIL} by Motorsport.com. Our Mailing Address is: Motorsport.com 5972 N.E. 4th Avenue Miami, FL 33137 Don't want to receive emails? [Unsubscribe](. Part of [Motorsport Network]( ‌