Daniel Ricciardo confirms interest in re-joining Alpine for F1 2023 season

Daniel Ricciardo has emphatically expressed his interest in driving for Alpine in the F1 2023 season.
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS)
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS)

He will exit McLaren at the end of 2022, a year before his contract was due to expire, it has been confirmed so is seeking a new seat in the 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:2023 driver line-up.

Alpine, who will lose Fernando Alonso to Aston Martin, are a ser❀ious option because they may also lose their desired replace♈ment, Oscar Piastri, to McLaren.

"Yes,” Ricciardo told Sky when asked if he was interested in rejoini🅺ng Alpine. 

“I don't know how⛄ else to say that. I'd say, if it's r🔯ight."

Ricciardo represented Alpine when the team was known as Renault, and said he departed on good tꦅerms.

"I think how it ended, yes.

“It was a little bit awkward for a bit, but once we were racing and had the year we had I think everyone saw I was dedicated to make𓆉 the most of that year.

"We'll see what feels right, and is right but it's purely going to be♏ on where I feel I an be the most 😼competitive.

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren on the grid. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13, Hungarian Grand Prix, Budapest, Hungary,
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren on the grid. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13, Hungarian…

"I want to get back to winnℱing, I want to get back to fighting for podium🔜s and wins.

"That's what gives me the most happiness.

"One thing that has rဣemained unchanged for me is I've never wanted to be a driver just to be on the grid.

"Of course I lov𝓡e this sport and I love everything that comes with it. But at this point in my career is just about winning.

"Under the right circumstances, the right opportunity, absolutely it's where I 🍌want to be but obviously I might not have every option available."

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