For Daniel Ricciardo, there is no question of giving the slightest credence to the rumors that would put McLaren and Aston Martin F1 in discussions to transfer the Australian from the Oranges to the Greens.
While everyone is wondering who will replace Sebastian Vettel next year, some already imagine Zak Brown finding a way out of his contract with Ricciardo, which costs him 25 million dollars a year and this for very average or even mediocre again this year.
Asked at a press conference a few moments ago in Hungary, Ricciardo was dry on the subject.
« Did you listen to my words at the last Grand Prix? Have you read my statements or seen my interviews? My future is clear and it’s happening here at McLaren, as I said last week. »
Ricciardo nevertheless paid tribute to his teammate at Red Bull in 2014.
« It’s kind of sad because we really lose a legend of the sport. And obviously, personally, I spent time with him, which for sure was a privilege. »
« It’s one of those times when you’re sad but also happy for him now to start chapter 2 of his life. I learned a lot in 2014 alongside him and even before that when I was a reserve driver and that I was just part of the Red Bull team and watching how he would work. »
« It was always interesting. He has a lot of good sides and a way of bringing people behind him and bringing them on board. But he also knows how to be very direct. it was cool He’s just a very driven person and He will certainly be missed but we wish him well. »
