Daniel Ricciardo: Marc Priestley gives Aussie F1 star ‘dream’ nod of approval as F1 pundit for new season
A man who has made one of the most successful transitions out of the Formula One pit lane and into his next career phase has endorsed Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo as a ‘dream’ for a potential employer.
Former McLaren mechanic, Marc Priestley, who is now one of the faces of the worldwide F1 coverage, has written multiple books and hosts various programs, is getting behind the sport’s potential push for Ricciardo in front of the camera and behind the microphone during the 2025 season.
Priestley claims Perth’s favourite son, Ricciardo, would be a “media dream” and would make a “great pundit” after his driving career in F1 ended abruptly following this year’s Singapore Grand Prix.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“(Daniel) Ricciardo would be a great pundit, he’s a media dream,” the 48-year-old Briton told Casino Uden Rofus.
“But I don’t know what he’ll do next.
“Some drivers decide they want to get out of the car and spend time with their family and friends. After six months or a year, they decide they want to come back into the sport in some way,” Priestley added.
With Red Bull moving quickly to sure up their plans for 2025, Sergio Perez was moved on from the top-tier team and young Kiwi Liam Lawson has now been endorsed as world champion Max Verstappen’s new teammate.
Yuki Tsunada will remain with the Visa Cash App RB team and a young Red Bull academy driver will be chosen to fill the remaining seat.
Ricciardo has been linked to drives in NASCAR and the Australian V8 Supercars tour with Toyota as well as the new Cadillac team set to debut in F1 in from 2026.
RacingNews365 is reporting that Priestley added that the Aussie will “pick whatever suits him” for his next move.
“It comes down to Ricciardo’s decision, but I have no doubt he’ll pick whatever suits him because for once, Ricciardo has the freedom to do whatever he wants to do,” Priestley said.
“After being in a controlled environment for so long, it must be a nice feeling for him.”
