5
Speculation Daniel Ricciardo might move to Ferrari or Mercedes for 2019 is hotting up. In Baku, a paddock rumour is swirling around that the Australian has already signed a 'pre-agreement' that locks him into exclusive Ferrari talks. Ricciardo denies it. "I've only had talks with Red Bull," he said. "I'm aware of other reports, but there hasn't been anything else. They're not true, at least up until now certainly not."
Indeed, Ricciardo revealed that he is interested in teaming up with Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next year. "I've got a good challenge now obviously with Max and I had Seb, so I don't want to say it's just Lewis I'm looking for, but that would be a good challenge," he said.
However, Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport said Ferrari is actually Ricciardo's target, as he pushes for $30 million a year and equality next to Sebastian Vettel. Vettel said in Baku: "I can't help him put the signature on a piece of paper. I have good memories of being with Daniel although it was a difficult year for me. For the rest I have to say he's driving well."
Mercedes, though, sounds keen to pair Ricciardo with Hamilton. "Daniel is one of the best drivers and he proved it in China once again," boss Toto Wolff is quoted by Marca. (GMM)
Grand Prix of BelgiumLocal time
Grand Prix of BelgiumLocal time
Bahrain International Circuit - Winter testing
M. Verstappen
C. Sainz jr
C. Leclerc
Bahrain
Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit
Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah Street Circuit
Australia
Albert Park
Japan
Circuit Suzuka
United States of America
Miami International Autodrome
Monaco
Monte Carlo
Canada
Gilles Villeneuve
Spain
Circuit de Catalunya
Austria
Red Bull Ring
United Kingdom
Silverstone
Hungary
Hungaroring
Belgium
Spa-Francorchamps
Netherlands
Circuit Zandvoort
Italy
Monza
Azerbaijan
Baku City Circuit
Singapore
Marina Bay Street Circuit
United States of America
Circuit of the Americas
Mexico
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
Brazil
Interlagos
United States of America
Las Vegas Street Circuit
United Arab Emirates
Yas Marina Circuit
190,650 comments on Visa Cash App RB
25 members have this team as their favourite
Tweets about Daniel Ricciardo
613,587 comments on Mercedes 57 members have this team as their favourite Tweets about Mercedes
Replies (5)
Login to replycalle.itw
Posts: 8,527
He is a really good driver, and he is available. Which is why you or Ferrari really should hire him.
TimberVD
Posts: 42
To be honest, I think he is actually a lot better then Hamilton, I really think he will dominate Hamilton. Because as soon as it's not going Hamilton's way, then his brain starts working against him and the honey badger will smell the victory. I think Lewis should be worried if he'd be coming to Mercedes. Again, against Vettel, I think, well, we know already Danni Ric is more then a match for him. He needs to be at a top team and being a champion is almost assured.
calle.itw
Posts: 8,527
The devil is in the details. As you say, Hammy is a very moody driver, and tend to be inconsistent. Ricciardo isnt either really. He isnt the fastest driver around for sure, but he is pushing to max, and holy crud those lunges are a sight to behold.
TimberVD
Posts: 42
Yep, I wouldn't want him behind me on a straight! Or anywhere else for that matter! He seems to be the best at breaking ultra late.
calle.itw
Posts: 8,527
Dear lord, those insane lunges in combination with that nightmare inducing grin... Any front row driver would have nightmares if he got into a better car.