George Russell drops huge Daniel Ricciardo hint as Wolff stays silent

George Russell dropped a major hint that Danirl Ricciardo could join Mercedes next season moments after the Mexican Grand Prix. The former Williams star suggested the decision to join the Silver Arrows was now down to Ricciardo. It raises speculation that a deal between Ricciardo and the German manufacturer is close after talks between both sides. The Mercedes driver made the comment when asked if he would like to see Ricciardo at the team next season.Russell said: ‘Yeah I think it would be interesting. We would like to see that but it’s up to Daniel to decide what he wants to do with his future.’ Sky Sports host Simon Lazenby shot Wolff a quizzical look at Russell’s remarks. Wolff replied: ‘I didn’t hear that.’ Lazenby added ‘I didn’t say anything. I was insinuating it with my eyes.’READ MORE: Mercedes boss Toto Wolff ‘totally surprised’ by Red Bull gamble George Russell has dropped a major Daniel Ricciardo hint (Image: Sky Sports F1)Earlier this month, it was understood Ricciardo was in advanced talks’ with the Silver Arrows over a move to the multiple champions. Ricciardo was questioned over his F1 future after the Mexican Grand Prix where he was voted the fans ‘driver of the day’. The Australian explained: ‘Look, I can confidently say I won’t be on the grid behind the wheel. But I still want to be in the sport, I want to be working with a team. Still with the ambition to be on the grid in 2024. I feel like a bit of time away from a race seat will actually do me good and then rebuild on something for 2024.’I’m not done but it will look a bit different.’ When asked if he still did not know where his destination would be for next season, Ricciardo suggested he had still not signed a deal.DON’T MISSF1 fans cringe over ‘awkward’ Mexican GP cooldown room with Hamilton  [COMMENT]Max Verstappen reacts after breaking new record with Mexican GP win [INSIGHT]Lewis Hamilton snaps back at crowd after being booed at Mexico GP [ANALYSIS]He added: ‘I honestly don’t [know]. I honestly don’t. I’m still talking to teams. I obviously want to keep a foot in the door for 2024.’