{"id":50660,"date":"2025-05-28T22:22:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T22:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=50660"},"modified":"2025-05-28T23:17:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T23:17:59","slug":"is-daniel-ricciardo-coming-back-to-f1-pepsi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/is-daniel-ricciardo-coming-back-to-f1-pepsi\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Daniel Ricciardo Coming Back to F1? Fans Speculate After Pepsi Ad Tease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Courtesy of his endearing appearance in the Netflix docudrama &#8216;Drive to Survive&#8217; and, of course, razor-sharp skills on track,\u00a0Daniel Ricciardo has become one of the most popular Formula One (F1) drivers of the 21st century.<\/p>\n<p>The fan favourite was axed by Red Bull&#8217;s sister team Visa Cash App Racing Bulls (VCARB) before the end of the 2024 campaign, with New Zealand racer Liam Lawson getting his seat. He is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/10-notable-f1-drivers-who-were-replaced-mid-season\/\">most notable F1 drivers to be replaced mid-season<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Thousands of Danny Ric compilations have hit popular social networking sites since, paying tribute to the Aussie&#8217;s remarkable career and off-track charms.<\/p>\n<p>With American team Cadillac joining the grid in 2026, fans have been praying for Ricciardo&#8217;s return to F1. On Tuesday (May 27), prayers turned to heavy speculation after F1&#8217;s official social media account posted a short video announcing their new deal with PepsiCo.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Daniel Ricciardo Coming Back to F1?<\/h2>\n<h3>Did F1 Confirm Danny Ric&#8217;s Return with PepsiCo Announcement Video?<\/h3>\n<p>No, F1 did not confirm Daniel Ricciardo&#8217;s return to the grid in 2025 or beyond. However, they did use his distinctive facial features to make the PepsiCo announcement video infinitely more shareworthy.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Formula 1 and PepsiCo announce a groundbreaking multi-year agreement that sees PepsiCo become an Official Partner of the sport until 2030<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/F1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#F1<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pPlbwWYUKN\">pic.twitter.com\/pPlbwWYUKN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Formula 1 (@F1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/F1\/status\/1927262374777479411?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In the video, a Formula series driver is zipping up his red race suit, pulling on his gloves, and then putting the visor down on his helmet, getting ready for a session on track. The short clip does not reveal who the driver is, only showing his chin while zipping up his suit and his left eye and nose during the helmet sequence.<\/p>\n<h3>Fans Speculate About Daniel Ricciardo&#8217;s F1 Return<\/h3>\n<p>Sharp F1 eyes were quick to get excited about the video, noting how the mystery man&#8217;s left profile resembled Ricciardo&#8217;s. The 35-year-old has a famously remarkable nose, and the video made sure to show it, knowing fans will boost engagement.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-50662 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Danny-Ric-Nose.jpg\" alt=\"Danny Ric Nose\" width=\"602\" height=\"981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Danny-Ric-Nose.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Danny-Ric-Nose-344x560.jpg 344w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Danny-Ric-Nose-215x350.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>@Mafesto wrote:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<em>I know that nose anywhere<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I know that nose anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mafesto (@Mafesto) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mafesto\/status\/1927505336300163322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>@F1girlClara commented:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<em>Please don\u2019t break my heart and get my hopes up but why does this look like @danielricciardo<\/em>&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Please don\u2019t break my heart and get my hopes up but why does this look like <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/danielricciardo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@danielricciardo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ou654aIATb\">pic.twitter.com\/Ou654aIATb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Clara \ud83e\udde1 (@F1girlClara) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/F1girlClara\/status\/1927424231073022410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>@FinalExpert9978 hilariously added:<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;I know my noses. And that&#8217;s Daniels nose.&#8221;\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I know my noses. And that&#39;s Daniels nose.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; FinalExpert9978 (@FinalExpert9978) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FinalExpert9978\/status\/1927527999991136515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 28, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>@Hyza87 posted a great side profile, added more fuel to the flame.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<em>Am I tripping, or is that nose..<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-50663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Danny-Ric-Comparison-560x429.jpg\" alt=\"Is Daniel Ricciardo Coming Back to F1?\" width=\"560\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Danny-Ric-Comparison-560x429.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Danny-Ric-Comparison-350x268.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Danny-Ric-Comparison.jpg 614w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>@MrsBrightsideD chimed in with a massive pledge.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<em>If they bring Danny Ric back I swear i\u2019ll never drink Coke ever again<\/em>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/MrsBrightsideD\/status\/1927543270592180513<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Will Daniel Ricciardo Drive for Cadillac in 2026? Insider Comments on Rumours<\/h2>\n<p>Cadillac have yet to announce their driver line-up for their debut 2026 season, leading to a plethora of speculation. With the likes of Daniel Ricciardo, Sergio Perez, Logan Sargeant, and now Jack Doohan without a seat, the General Motors-backed team can take their pick.<\/p>\n<p>Fans hope that Cadillac&#8217;s addition would mark Ricciardo&#8217;s return to F1, but industry insider Kym Illman does not think the eight-time Grand Prix winner will be back in F1.<\/p>\n<p>When asked if Ricciardo will make his grand return next season, Illman replied (via GPFans):<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<em>No! Not in a fit. Absolutely not. I know stuff. He won&#8217;t be back<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, he has been in contact with Cadillac and a few other teams on the grid. However, the Australian has maintained that he will not be driving an F1 car in his career.<\/p>\n<p>Cadillac, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/general-motors-f1-engine-formally-approved-fia-formula-1\/\">will switch to General Motors&#8217; engine from 2029 after receiving FIA approval<\/a>, could spice up the grid next year. It will be fascinating to see how other teams respond to the new challenge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Courtesy of his endearing appearance in the Netflix docudrama &#8216;Drive to Survive&#8217; and, of course, razor-sharp skills on track,\u00a0Daniel Ricciardo has become one of the most popular Formula One (F1) drivers of the 21st century. The fan favourite was axed by Red Bull&#8217;s sister team Visa Cash App Racing Bulls (VCARB) before the end of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":371,"featured_media":50665,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[892],"tags":[1395,1393,1176,1148,1394],"class_list":["post-50660","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-formula-1","tag-cadillac","tag-daniel-ricciardo-f1-return","tag-f1","tag-formula-one","tag-is-danny-ric-coming-back-to-f1"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is Daniel Ricciardo Returning to F1? Fans Go Wild After Pepsi Ad<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Fans have long been waiting to see Daniel Ricciardo return to F1. 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