Daniel Ricciardo breaks silence on F1 future with McLaren exit looking increasingly likely

"And the love of that, besides knowing that any weekend he could be there, he could be around the corner. Monza last year . .a week before at Zandvoort , nobody predicted it, not even me, so even the idea of ​​a weekend like this could be a week away, that's pretty cool."

As things stand, a potential swap between McLaren and Alpine seems more plausible, but that depends on the outcome of any disputes over Piastri's contract. Then there is the matter of resolving the current year on Ricciardo's current deal.

If motivation to drive were the deciding factor in the matter, Ricciardo would already know for sure his fate for next season. He and other key figures remain in the dark at this time, but one possibility is that the veteran could be left sidelined and without a seat for 2023.