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Ricciardo tipped for dream McLaren role after ‘astonishing’ F1 axing from team
It is astonishing that McLaren axed F1 icon Daniel Ricciardo in 2022, despite his significant contributions in 2021. Ricciardo’s replacement, Oscar Piastri, has excelled with nine victories and 24 podiums in the 2025 season, leading the drivers’ championship. Ricciardo’s and Piastri’s partnership could have been fruitful, as suggested by journalist Peter Windsor. However, Ricciardo found himself without a seat in 2023 after being dropped by McLaren, leading to his eventual retirement from F1 in 2025. He has since taken on a role as a global ambassador for Ford Racing.
