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Bluntly honest feedback on Daniel Ricciardo’s chance of a shock F1 2026 return
Cadillac has confirmed that Daniel Ricciardo will not be returning to Formula 1 to join its team in 2026. Ricciardo, an eight-time grand prix winner, has been without a drive since the 2024 season. Despite his success, Cadillac’s team principal Graham Lowdon stated that Ricciardo is not being considered for a drive due to his public disinterest in a Formula 1 comeback. Lowdon emphasized that he has no intention of persuading Ricciardo to return, as it is not his responsibility to convince a driver to get back behind the wheel. Ricciardo, known for challenging Max Verstappen at Red Bull, saw his career decline after leaving the team for Renault in 2019 and subsequently joining McLaren in 2021-22. While Red Bull briefly brought him back to AlphaTauri, they ultimately let him go due to unsatisfactory performance.
