Helmut Marko has admitted Red Bull are in talks with Daniel Ricciardo over a reserve driver role, but the Australian is staying non-committal. F1
The Australian will make his final appearance for McLaren at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after Oscar Piastri was signed as Lando Norris’s new team-mate for next year.
The eight-time race winner has been heavily linked to reserve roles at Red Bull and Mercedes in recent weeks, though he is likely to face competition from Mick Schumacher –A Red Bull deal would see Ricciardo make a sensational return to the team with whom he enjoyed the most productive years of his F1 career, winning seven grands prix between 2014 and 2018, having come through Red Bull’s junior scheme.
Pressed further on Red Bull being a “done deal”, he added: “It’s not, I can tell you now. Nothing is done.“From even a contractual point of view in terms of, I guess I’m free to talk and whatever but there’s nothing done.Marko confirmed in Brazil that discussions are taking place with Ricciardo, but insisted an agreement covers only a 2023 reserve role with the team, stopping short of directly assisting his campaign to return to racing in 2024.
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