Formula 1: Drive to Survive, which airs on Netflix, has two “starring” based on screen time, Daniel Ricciardo and Günther Steiner. If we look at the latest news, these two names may come together under the roof of Haas next year.
The McLaren team and Daniel Ricciardo have agreed to part ways at the end of 2022. As a result of the decision taken, it is said that Ricciardo, who will leave the team before his contract expires, may go to Haas.
McLaren days are over
Daniel Ricciardo, who was also in the Red Bull Racing team for a while, later in his career agreed with Renault in 2019 and signed a contract that tied him to McLaren for 3 years starting from the 2021 season. Although the Australian driver was expected to be successful in McLaren, Ricciardo could not show the expected performance.
Relations between the two sides came to a breaking point when the McLaren team did not receive the contribution they expected from Ricciardo. Although he had previously stated that he wanted to complete his contract, Ricciardo announced today that he will leave the team at the end of the season. The team, which is 5 points behind Alpine in the race for the fourth place, will receive a much larger prize money at the end of the year if they come fourth.
Although he ended McLaren’s longing for victory with his victory in the Italian GP, Ricciardo, who could not get used to the car, also had trouble reaching the maximum drive. The lack of form of the pilot, who was behind his teammate Lando Norris, was also effective in the decision to leave.
McLaren is expected to fill the vacant seat next year with Oscar Piastri, who has not agreed with Alpine. Ricciardo’s name is mentioned with Haas backstage in F1. Allegedly, Ricciardo will receive the salary he should receive for the next year from the McLaren team and will be free to compete in any team he wants. In this case, it is stated that his choice may be the Haas team directed by Gunther Steiner, whom he met recently. On the other hand, in order for this agreement termination decision to enter into force, it needs to be approved by the F1 Contracts Recognition Board.
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