![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/ricciardo-laughs-off-potential-post-f1-move-amid-uncertain-future/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2_Screenshot-2022-10-08-at-081356jpgciar.jpg&description=Daniel Ricciardo only has three races left on his McLaren contract and is weighing up his options as he looks to remain in the sport ahead of a possible 2024 returnRicciardo has hinted at a reserve driver position in 2023Daniel Ricciardo is considering all his options for 2023 - but is in no doubt whatsoever about a potential career in IndyCar racing. The Australian F1 star confirmed in August that he would be leaving McLaren at the end of the season - and speculation is now rife over his future. He has been forced to come to terms with the fact he won't be on the F1 grid next year after being replaced by his compatriot Oscar Piastri at McLaren. Ricciardo has struggled for pace in the McLaren for two seasons and despite being contracted to a third term, the 33-year-old's contract was paid off as the team instead opted for promising Piastri ahead of the new campaign. That has left Ricciardo's future in motorsport up in the air, and prompted former F1 driver Roman Grosjean to urge him to join the IndyCar circuit after his own switch to the American series last year. But the eight-time Grand Prix winner scoffed at the suggestion from the Frenchman, categorically ruling out the ovals of IndyCar as his heart belongs in F1. 'F**k that. Ovals scare me," Ricciardo told Motorsport.com. "My Formula 1 career-slash-ambition is not over, so that's really like first and foremost. I don't want to deviate, I would say primarily for that reason. But also ovals, nah. Ten years ago, I would have said yes. I'm OK to admit that I'm not OK with ovals.' 'They look fun, but I think because I'm just not out of F1, I haven't really entertained it. The romanticising part of it, like America and all that, would be fun. But yeah. It's more of a fantasy.' Daniel Ricciardo has categorically ruled out an IndyCar move ( F1/Twitter) There is only one seat left on the 2023 grid at Haas, but Ricciardo has ruled himself out of that role meaning he will be taking a backseat next year. But he remains con){kind=link}
Daniel Ricciardo only has three races left on his McLaren contract and is weighing up his options as he looks to remain in the sport ahead of a possible 2024 return
Daniel Ricciardo is considering all his options for 2023 – but is in no doubt whatsoever about a potential career in IndyCar racing.
The Australian F1 star confirmed in August that he would be leaving McLaren at the end of the season – and speculation is now rife over his future. He has been forced to come to terms with the fact he won’t be on the F1 grid next year after being replaced by his compatriot Oscar Piastri at McLaren.
Ricciardo has struggled for pace in the McLaren for two seasons and despite being contracted to a third term, the 33-year-old’s contract was paid off as the team instead opted for promising Piastri ahead of the new campaign.
That has left Ricciardo’s future in motorsport up in the air, and prompted former F1 driver Roman Grosjean to urge him to join the IndyCar circuit after his own switch to the American series last year.