Ricciardo Potential F1 Return Toyota Offer
Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images How Daniel Ricciardo could return to Formula 1 with Haas after proposed Toyota deal One of the biggest disappointments of 2024 was that Ricciardo didn't get to give Formula 1 a proper goodbye after 13 years of service. Daniel Ricciardo is rumored to have been offered a return to motorsport with a $10 million contract from Toyota to join Australian Supercars or NASCAR. Daniel Ricciardo has reportedly received an offer from Toyota to join Supercars and NASCAR in a deal worth a significant sum.
The offer is aimed at securing Ricciardo's participation in motorsport series in 2026. Another tantalizing possibility is a return to Formula One in 2026, with Cadillac's new team reportedly eyeing Ricciardo as a seasoned driver to help develop their program. Even as Ricciardo navigates these potential opportunities, his contributions to Formula One have not gone unnoticed.
Could Daniel Ricciardo, the charismatic Australian driver, find himself behind the wheel of a Toyota in 2025? Rumors of a $10 million deal from Toyota Gazoo Racing have ignited speculation in the motorsport world, sparking excitement about a potential comeback for one of Formula One's most beloved personalities. Despite being a potential for the incoming Cadillac F1 lineup, Daniel Ricciardo may receive a "blank cheque" offer from a key rival. Daniel Ricciardo could reportedly be offered a "whatever it takes" deal to re-enter racing.
But it isn't a Formula 1 team that is supposedly interested in acquiring his services. Toyota are. Rumours linking Daniel Ricciardo to a racing return have heated up with multiple claims he's set to join Cadillac and Toyota.
Image: Batchelor / XPB Images The likeable Australian stepped away. The article suggests that Ricciardo's return to Cadillac could instantly elevate the team's fame from non-existent to widely recognized. Toyota agreement worth $10 million highlighted Ricciardo has not yet revealed his future plans following Formula 1, but rumors have connected him with various other racing series.
The Australian star failed to acquire another seat on the F1 grid heading into 2025, as Ricciardo has appeared to have retired from the racing series. Yet the news that Cadillac will be joining as the 11th team on the grid in 2026, has led to some fans hoping that Ricciardo could make a return to F1.