News Details
Andretti backs Ricciardo move
Mario Andretti, F1's world champion of 1978, has backed Red Bull's decision to sign Daniel Ricciardo.
Some, including the German newspapers Welt and Bild, have criticised the signing of young "nobody" Australian Ricciardo over a champion candidate like Kimi Raikkonen.
But Andretti insisted: "I can understand the decision absolutely.
"They have this training team, Toro Rosso, that has already created Sebastian Vettel.
"So why would they have a training team if not for situations like this?" said the 73-year-old, referring to Mark Webber's departure for Le Mans.
"This is a great signal to all young racing drivers that there is a way without having a big...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from GrandPrix.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Andretti among those praising Red Bull decision to...
Andretti among those praising Red Bull decision to promote Ricciardo 4...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Newey likens Ricciardo move to Hill punt
Red Bull technical chief Adrian Newey says the team have always been in...
11y ago from PlanetF1.com
Tost congratulates Ricciardo on Red Bull deal
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost has congratulated his driver Daniel...
11y ago from TheF1Times.com
Tost: Red Bull junior scheme vindicated
Toro Rosso team boss Franz Tost says Red Bull's decision to sign Daniel...
11y ago from GPUpdate.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Aprilia preparing test for Jorge Martin ahead return...
Aprilia is prepared to organise a special test for MotoGP World Champion...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Why Assen Moto2 winner Diego Moreira is in pole...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin continues dispute with Aprilia over 2026...
Reigning MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin has continued his 2026...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Aleix Espargaro doesn’t understand why Aprilia would...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
RLL having to ‘unwind’ and ‘backtrack’...
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing is making a concerted effort to move...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar will not return to Thermal Club in 2026...
According to comments made by Thermal Club founder and owner Tim Rogers,...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Where does Santino Ferrucci see his first IndyCar win...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Malukas’ recovery drive secures Foyt’s best team...
During Sunday’s IndyCar race at Road America, David Malukas was the...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastien Ogier to make WRC return at Rally Finland
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
New WRC 2027 regulations draw interest from tuners and...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Ott Tanak feared final stage drama could cost his...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Acropolis Rally: Ott Tanak ends Hyundai’s...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Declan Rice gives glowing assessment of PL star linked...
Declan Rice has reportedly given a glowing assessment of Crystal Palace...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
‘Open to joining Arsenal' – Fabrizio...
Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze has signaled his readiness to join...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal caught in tough situation as key target holds...
Arsenal have been put into a tough predicament as top transfer target...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Kepa's arrival official + Eze moves into the concrete...
Morning. Arsenal announced the first official signing of the summer...
6h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
Sky Sports drops F1 bombshell: Verstappen says ‘Yes’ to...
Max Verstappen is reportedly on the brink of a... Read More »
3h ago from F1i.com
Reason for Vasseur's sudden paddock exit emerges
Jul.2 Amid raging speculation about his future... Read More »
3h ago from OneStopStrategy.com
How home race horror exposed Red Bull's alarming F1 reality...
On what is usually a happy hunting ground for... Read More »
29m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
