Daniel Ricciardo could make a sensational return to Alpine after Formula One’s merry-go-round kicked into full swing this week. In a shock twist, young Australian driver Oscar Piastri said he would not drive for Alpine next season, just hours after the team announced that the 21-year-old would occupy Alonso’s old seat. Piastri’s bombshell snub means his F1 arrival will likely be with either Williams or McLaren, who are pondering what to do with Ricciardo. Ricciardo was with the team (formerly known as Renault) for two years, before he dramatically left for McLaren in 2020. I think what we need to focus on is, like I say, the plans that we have for the next 89-88 races.

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