The head of the **Australian Supercars racing series**, Shane Howard, has expressed interest in bringing **Daniel Ricciardo** to their championship following his recent exit from Formula 1. Red Bull replaced the 35-year-old Australian with Liam Lawson for the remainder of the 2024 season. Although Ricciardo has been offered an ambassadorial role, his future racing plans are still undecided.
Howard stated that the Supercars series would “reach out” to Ricciardo in the future, emphasizing how popular he is and how exciting it would be to see him compete in iconic events like the Bathurst 1000 or a potential street race in Perth. Howard acknowledged that Ricciardo has a lot of options and time to decide but reiterated how welcome he would be in Supercars.
While no official approaches have been made yet, the potential for Ricciardo to compete in Australia remains an intriguing prospect for fans.
Daniel Ricciardo has shown interest in racing at the iconic **Mount Panorama circuit** in **Bathurst, New South Wales**, expressing his desire to compete in the **Bathurst 1000** during his career. In 2021, Ricciardo stated, “There are some things I would love to do and Bathurst is one of them. Once the chaos of my F1 career slows down, it is certainly something I’d like to entertain one day.”
The **Bathurst 1000**, the flagship event of the **Supercars** series, is one of the world’s most renowned touring car races. Ricciardo’s interest in the event highlights the growing connection between high-profile motorsport drivers transitioning into different series. Examples include **Scott McLaughlin**, who successfully moved to **IndyCar** with seven wins and 19 podiums, and **Shane van Gisbergen**, who transitioned from Supercars to **NASCAR**, winning on his Cup Series debut in Chicago.
Ricciardo’s potential participation in the **Supercars** championship, particularly in Bathurst, would be a major draw for motorsport fans, given his popularity and experience in F1.
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