Daniel Ricciardo has been absent from Formula 1 racing for nearly a year, and recent social media activity has ignited speculation about a possible comeback. The Australian driver has remained low-profile since losing his F1 seat, a decision that left many questioning the future of his racing career.
The excitement began when Ricciardo, shortly after Ford’s announcement of a rebranding of its motorsport division to Ford Racing, shared a cryptic post featuring him alongside the Ford Racing logo. This rebranding aims to better integrate Ford’s road and racing divisions by leveraging their best products and technologies, according to Will Ford, general manager of Ford Racing.
Accompanied by two images of himself with the logo, Ricciardo’s caption, “More around the corner…” has led to rampant speculation about his next move in motorsport. Ford Racing has an extensive presence in various racing series, including F1, NASCAR, and V8 Supercars, boasting multiple competitive teams in the NASCAR Cup Series and V8 events.
Ricciardo’s history with Ford includes a promotional event in 2023 where he drove the Gen2 Ford Mustang Supercar in Detroit. Given the current landscape of limited available seats in F1, his return could align well with the changes happening within the sport. Moreover, he has been expanding his horizons through ventures such as his wine business during his time away from the track.
As interest builds, motorsport fans are eager to see if Ricciardo will be back behind the wheel in a professional capacity soon. The motorsport community awaits news on his potential return, which could bring a thrilling new chapter to his career.