Experience as a trump card

Surprise! Ricciardo about to make his next F1 comeback?

Will Daniel Ricciardo return to Formula 1 once again? The Australian is at the top of the list for the US team Cadillac, which will start in 2026.

According to American media reports, the 35-year-old is the clear favorite for a cockpit from 2026. With his experience, Ricciardo would be a great asset for Cadillac. And Michael Andretti's US racing team would also immediately have numerous fans on its side. Ricciardo is considered to be an absolutely cheerful person, always has a smile on his face and has gained even more popularity, not least thanks to the Netflix documentary "Drive to Survice".

Cadillac is said to be looking for an experienced driver and an American for the driver pairing. As far as the US driver is concerned, everything currently points to Colton Herta. The 24-year-old drives for Andretti Motorsport in the IndyCar series, but has also been linked to Formula 1 on several occasions.

Dismissal after Singapore
Ricciardo made his Formula 1 debut in 2011 and, after two unsuccessful seasons at McLaren, it looked as though his Formula 1 career would come to an end in 2022. However, he returned to Red Bull's B team Racing Bulls last year, where he was actually under contract until the end of 2024. However, due to poor performances, he was released after the race in Singapore and replaced by New Zealander Liam Lawson.

Now the likeable racer has legitimate hopes of a comeback.