Ricciardo emerges as potential Vettel replacement?
A wild rumour has emerged from Italy involving former Red Bull teammates Daniel Ricciardo and Sebastian Vettel.
Some believe that with Charles Leclerc taking over the de-facto 'number 1' role at Ferrari, quadruple world champion Vettel's position has become untenable.
"If this continues, I would not be sure that Ferrari will keep him," former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher told Sky Deutschland. He now needs to dominate his teammate for the rest of the season. If he can't do that, I think he's gone."
At the same time, Sky Italia and La Gazzetta dello Sport are floating the idea that Daniel Ricciardo would be the ideal replacement for Vettel.
The Australian told the BBC recently that despite only switching to underperforming Renault this year, he hasn't made "any decisions yet" about his future.
Referring to Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul, Ricciardo said: "We're confident next year is going to be a lot better, but he's probably thinking 'If it doesn't, why would Daniel want to stay?'"
In Singapore, Sky Italia asked Ricciardo what he thought about potentially teaming up with Leclerc.
"We'll see for the future," he answered. "I plan to race for at least another five years. I knew how strong Leclerc would be with a better car this year. I like him, he's a friend and it would be interesting. Who knows?"
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why not if you can't get up front with team Renault, then it will make sense to switch teams. go go Danny
Didn't all of you guys, inviting Ricciardo to join Ferrari, also hold the door open for HAAS to boot Grosjean?
Don't you get sick of being right all the time?
Actually I can see working, both seem really nice guys and both are quick. Bit of a kick in the teeth for Vettel, he only left Red Bull because team mate Ricardo beat him in his first year at Red Bull
Wow! That is some beard Danny is sporting. Have ISIS sign-on bonuses gone that high?
Wow is the right word, he certainly looks different. take it off Danny. go go Danny at Singapore. we surport you..
Ricciardo emerges as potential Vettel replacement?
Yes, it would appear so!
Quite apart from the pit lane start penalty for cheating, his performance on the track was as mercurial as some of Vettel's worst drives.