Daniel Ricciardo unlikely to come out of retirement: Reports

Daniel Ricciardo is unlikely to come out of retirement. The latest report regarding the former Red Bull driver claimed that he had not been contacted about his potential comeback. It claimed that the experienced driver is not interested in returning to driving. Following a bad performance at the Singapore Grand Prix, Daniel was axed from the Red Bull team.

There were rumors about Ricciardo potentially making a comeback with the Cadillac team. An in-principle agreement has enabled the chances of the US team to join the Formula 1 grid in 2026. Given Daniel's popularity in the USA, many thought he would potentially make a return to action. However, reports close to Daniel have denied such possibilities.

"He has not been contacted and he has no interest," claimed the report. Ricciardo had a bad outing in the Singapore Grand Prix. It led to him getting axed from Red Bull. Since then, the veteran has broken all ties with his former company. He rejected an opportunity to be the team's brand ambassador as well.

Will Daniel Ricciardo join Toyota?

Reports suggested Toyota was interested in Daniel in the headline motorsport role in the USA or Australia. The Japanese company is set to join the grid in 2026. Not to forget, Toyota competes in NASCAR, one of the races which has fascinated Ricciardo in the past.

After losing in the Singapore Grand Prix, Daniel has not shown up for interviews nor has posted on social media. It seems like he is trying to avoid the public and the media. For over a decade, he was one of the best drivers on the grid.

In a career spanning over a decade, Daniel won 8 races. His most recent win was for McLaren at the Italian Grand Prix in 2022. Fans have been disappointed with the latest report as they wanted to see the popular driver in action for a few months more. Many want the former McLaren driver to change his mind and make a return.