F1 legend Jensen Button says year off would mean 'game over' for Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo has confirmed he doesn't expect to be racing in Formula One next season, but former world champion Jensen Button has warned the Aussie about this move - saying it could end his career. Daniel Ricciardo has confirmed he will not be in Formula 1 next year, but says he's he is determined to return to the Formula 1 grid in 2024 Former F1 champion Jenson Button has warned it could be 'game over' for Daniel Ricciardo if he can’t get a seat in 2024 as the Australian considers becoming a reserve driver for Mercedes for the 2023 season 'I think the reality is now I won't be on the grid in 2023,' he said after finishing 11th in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka. Button says Ricciardo shouldn't have longer than 12 months away from the sport, or else risk being 'forgotten' 'Being a third driver for someone of his calibre, it's a very, very strange situation he's found himself in,' Button told Sky Sports. Ricciardo came agonisingly close to starting Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix inside the top 10, before being passed late in qualifying.
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