McLaren boss Andreas Seidl has rejected claims Daniel Ricciardo could be axed from the team at the end of the season.<\/p>\n
The Australian F1 star has experienced a rough first year with the English team following his uneventful stint at Renault, while teammate Lando Norris has outperformed the 32-year-old consistently, leading to rumours McLaren could cut ties at the end of the year.<\/p>\n
Asked by reporters if Ricciardo's place in the team next season was in doubt, Seidl said:<\/p>\n
"No, not at all. First of all, we have a long-term commitment with Daniel.<\/p>\n
"The speed Daniel is having and the experience here with us, we are working hard in order to, let's say, make the next steps on his integration process.<\/p>\n
"We're looking forward to see these next steps together and then go into the next year as well."<\/p>\n
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Rumours had linked George Russell with a move to McLaren saying he would be powered by a Mercedes power unit in 2022.<\/p>\n
With Aston Martin, also powered by Mercedes, apparently a closed shop, some had leapt to the conclusion that Russell must therefore be McLaren-bound.<\/p>\n
Fernando Alonso and Alpine confirmed that both sides had exercised a clause in the Spaniard's contract that will see him remain with the French manufacturer next season.<\/p>\n
Ferrari has a settled line up heading into 2022 and Red Bull looks set to renew Sergio Perez for a second season.<\/p>\n
There is less certainty surrounding the likes of Alfa Romeo, Williams, and Haas, though both Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin are expected to remain with the United States-registered team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"