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Red Bull driver discusses Ricciardo’s return to F1, with the Australian predicted for success.
Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, who recently left the sport, has been predicted to achieve further success by ex-Red Bull star David Coulthard.
In September, after the Singapore Grand Prix, Ricciardo lost his spot on the 2024 grid. Liam Lawson stepped in to replace him at Visa Cash App RB for the rest of the season.
Frequently at the center of driver swap rumors, Ricciardo likely felt pressured as he was often outperformed by his teammate Yuki Tsunoda.
The future steps for the popular Aussie are uncertain, with just one seat left unfilled on the F1 grid for 2025, which is at VCARB.
David Coulthard supports Ricciardo’s return to F1.
In an exclusive interview with GPFans, former F1 driver David Coulthard talked about the possibility of Ricciardo making a return to the sport, suggesting that he may follow a path similar to his own.
Coulthard, who previously raced for Red Bull from 2005 to 2008 before retiring, now balances his role as a co-founder of an innovative initiative with promotional work for Red Bull at events like their show runs. Additionally, he serves as an F1 pundit during race weekends.
Ricciardo’s fanbase saw significant growth due to his charismatic appearances on the popular Netflix series ‘Drive to Survive.’ Coulthard thinks that a comeback as an F1 pundit could be exactly what the Aussie star is seeking.
“It seems like a logical move for him. If he is satisfied with the opportunities he’s had in Formula 1, transitioning should be straightforward,” Coulthard told GPFans.
Being a Formula 1 driver, or any professional athlete for that matter, is truly a gift and an extremely rare opportunity. You must work hard to earn it and rely on the support of others to sustain it. However, in the realm of elite sports, everything ultimately comes down to performance.
He would particularly thrive at this time given the current state of the sport. Having already established a foundation in America, I believe he could have a very…
successful career.”
