Mexico City /
A few hours following the dispute Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit, Daniel Ricciardopilot of McLarenaccepted this Saturday that will not race in Formula 1 In the season 2023 following running out of options, since his contract ends this year.
The australian pilot I had faith that Pierre Gasly will not sign with Alpine to have a place on the grid next year, one of the changes that have already been announced, as well as the promotion of Nyck de Vries a Alpha Tauri.
“The news of Gasly knew her. She knew that they had been talking for a long time, and she knew that they were very interested in Pierre. Let’s just say he was prepared for it, and it’s no surprise. We were trying to, shall we say, navigate through that, and figure out what was next. But I think that the reality is that now I will not be on the grid in 2023“, said.
Ricciardo ensures that your departure from the F1 It will only be temporary and it is not a definitive retirement, since aspire to return at the 2024 World Championship.
“The plan is still to be in Formula 1. It’s kind of like pausing for a moment, as I see it, and let’s just say as far as my Formula 1 career is concerned, the intention is total for 2024”, he added.
