Daniel Ricciardo could be headed to Mercedes for 2019.
It is believed one of the reasons Red Bull was so keen to extend Max Verstappen’s deal through 2020 is that Ricciardo is – in Helmut Marko’s words – “on the market” for a new team after his current contract expires late next year.
Ricciardo, 28, is not denying it, although he does play down speculation a move to F1’s other top team Ferrari may be likely.
“I’m always asked about Ferrari,” he said, “but I have the impression that the interest comes through the fans or the media rather than from Ferrari itself.