Ricciardo moved to Renault in 2019, finishing ninth in the drivers' standings with fifty-four points, with his best race finish of fourth at Monza. After a poor first season with the team, Ricciardo opted to join McLaren in 2021.
In my opinion, this was a big surprise this news happen. I thought Ricciardo might go for the Ferrari drive, instead opted for the McLaren drive instead. My guess Ricciardo possibly didn't sign for Renault next season because of the results from his first season with the team and possibly wasn't impress with the 2020 car in testing meant McLaren wasn't a no brainier.
So, who could replace Ricciardo at Renault next season to join Esteban Ocon in 2021, the options could include a return for Nico Hülkenberg, pay big money for Sebastian Vettel or even a return for Fernando Alonso, go for one of their development drivers in Christian Lundgaard or Guanyu Zhou. My guess would be Scuderia AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly. Because I doubt Gasly would be returning driving for the main Red Bull team any-time soon I wouldn't be surprise Alexander Albon have already signed a new two-year with the team alongside Max Verstappen for 2021 and 2022. Also, Renault management would like an all French driver line up in their French team. Gasly has drove their Formula E car for a round a few years back means it could happen.
Its great news for McLaren as they have got a talented Grand Prix driver in Daniel Ricciardo.
Things are looking up for the McLaren team in 2021.
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