As hypothesis mounts, Daniel Ricciardo has taken to social media to insist that he stays dedicated to McLaren till the top of 2023.
“There have been lots of rumours round my future in Method 1, however I need you to listen to it from me,” Ricciardo posted on social media this morning. “I’m dedicated to McLaren till the top of subsequent 12 months and am not strolling away from the game.
“Recognize it hasn’t all the time been straightforward, however who desires straightforward! I am working my ass off with the group to make enhancements and get the automotive proper and again to the entrance the place it belongs.
“I nonetheless need this greater than ever. See you in Le Castellet. Daniel.”
The message comes after Colton Herta accomplished a two-day take a look at with the Woking group, which has additionally introduced the addition of 2021 IndyCar champion, Alex Palou to it driver “roster”, although it fails to disclose exactly what the Spaniard shall be driving.
Ever since Zak Brown claimed that Ricciardo hasn’t lived as much as expectations, hypothesis has intensified over the Australian’s future, and although the American has since performed down his remark, and even mentioned that Ricciardo will race for the group in 2023, these newest occasions do not assist the state of affairs.
Certainly, this morning’s message, which was clearly in response to the latest occasions, got here from Ricciardo’s personal social media account and never McLaren’s.
Ricciardo would possibly stay dedicated to McLaren, however is McLaren dedicated to him?