It was reported that the Formula One driver may have to terminate his contract early, as he is replaced by another person in 2023. In light of this, NASCAR fans have urged Trackhouse Racing to choose the F1 star as soon as possible.
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Oscar Piastre has been chosen as a replacement for two-time world champion Fernando Alonso by Alpine. This is because, earlier, Alonso announced that he will move to Aston Martin in 2023.
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However, a few hours later, Piastre announced that he would not race for the Alps, as he had not signed any contract. Reports now Suggest That Piastre might instead join McLaren. This will remove Daniel Ricciardo from an engine in F1 altogether.
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Ricardo He was a huge fan of NASCAR since his early years. Although he is Australian, he really enjoys every time he goes to the States to take part in a race.
Being a staunch supporter of Dale Earnhardt Sr. during his childhood, he drove one of the cars of the former legend. McLaren CEO Zak Brown had promised to let him drive a car Earnhardt The car he owns if he gets the podium for McLaren, which he did in the form of a victory at Monza in 2021.
Fans urge Trackhouse Racing chief to give Danielle Ricciardo a lead in NASCAR
On hearing that Ricciardo’s career in F1 seemed to be coming to an end, many NASCAR fans took to Twitter and urged Trackhouse Racing to give him a seat.
Track House Racing is a Team Cup Series owned by Justin Marks. They were recently in the headlines for their Project 91. This endeavor allows the team to give many motorsport athletes a chance at NASCAR. The first name associated with them is the former F1 champion Kimi Raikkonen.
Aside from having these part-time drivers, the team is run by two full-time drivers, Daniel Suarez and Ross Chastain.
Piastri & Norris at McLaren will be a great partnership, but it should be tough for Herta and Palou & O’Ward because this is likely to be a long-term partnership.
Ricciardo should look at NASCAR in particular, he always wants to do it and international interest is growing MustafaHosny Oh God, Amen
– Liam Redford (@Liam_Redford) August 5, 2022
You may not like the way McLaren has been doing business lately, but they got what they wanted.
Ricardo did not perform as he had hoped. I think he will find opportunities in F1 and if not Indycar and NASCAR he wouldn’t mind getting him. https://t.co/zi4BiMyc2h
– Darian Gilliam (@BlackFlagMatter) August 5, 2022
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At this point, Ricardo should come to try out NASCAR or IndyCar. I know he doesn’t want to but he would be loved by either of my fan bases. https://t.co/owDKw5DMPg
– Tyler S. Callaway (@TylerSCalaway) August 5, 2022
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If Trackhouse gives Ricciardo a lead, it may just be a dream come true for Daniel. It would definitely be a great sight to watch him do well in NASCAR. What’s your opinion? Can we get Daniel to race in NASCAR? Or will he quickly find another seat in Formula One?