Daniel Ricciardo has expressed his surprise at the timing of the announcement that Lewis Hamilton will be joining Ferrari in 2025. While Ricciardo acknowledges that he could have envisioned Hamilton in a red suit, he was taken aback by the early confirmation. Typically, driver moves are confirmed during the summer or after the August break, making this early announcement unexpected. Ricciardo admits that he is not privy to the internal workings of Ferrari, but the timing of the announcement caught him off guard more than Hamilton’s decision itself.
Despite the early confirmation, Ricciardo believes that Mercedes has an advantage heading into the new season. With a whole year to assess their options, Mercedes can take their time in making a decision. Ricciardo assumes that the team is in no rush and will carefully evaluate all aspects, including the driver market. From his perspective, Mercedes is in a favorable position to make a well-informed choice.
While there may be speculation about Ricciardo’s future, particularly with a potential opening at Red Bull alongside the Mercedes vacancy, he prefers not to get caught up in rumors. He is focused on the present and taking each race as it comes. Looking too far ahead feels like approaching the end of his career, so he chooses to stay present and not get involved in the “silly season” of driver transfers. Ricciardo is content with letting the rumors swirl without his involvement at this early stage of the season.
According to the Source racer.com