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‘I’m confident’ – Daniel Ricciardo Cadillac deal given defiant verdict by F1 paddock insider
A final decision has been made regarding Daniel Ricciardo’s potential comeback to Formula 1 with Cadillac next season, as confirmed by a trusted source.
The Australian driver faced an unexpected end to his career with Red Bull’s junior team in 2024, causing disappointment to his numerous supporters.
Despite earlier speculations, Ricciardo seems adamant on not returning to F1, affirming his departure from the sport.
Renowned paddock photographer Kym Illman, in an exclusive interview with GPFans during Monaco GP, expressed his certainty that Ricciardo will not be joining the 11th team, Cadillac, for the upcoming season.
Several drivers, including Valtteri Bottas, Zhou Guanyu, and Sergio Perez, are reportedly being considered for Cadillac’s F1 lineup, yet no official announcements have been made confirming Ricciardo’s exclusion from the list.
