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Daniel Ricciardo might just stay in Formula 1! On top of that, the Australian driver might possibly go back to his old team Red Bull!! Yes, this is how the excitement jumped in for the fans when Ted Kravitz, an F1 commentator hinted at Ricciardo’s future as the reserve driver at red Bull rather than Mercedes.

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Interestingly, Kravitz didn’t solidify Ricciardo’s Red Bull move. The British commentator, however, made sure the McLaren driver will not move to Mercedes next season. As Kravitz said this on the live qualifying rounds, fans flocked to Twitter with their reactions.

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Formula 1 is in the United States for the second time this year. After the inaugural Miami Grand Prix earlier this season, the premium form of motorsport is once again in the North American country for the US Grand Prix at Austin, Texas.

Fans react as Daniel Ricciardo might have a homecoming

Red Bull Racing, the team that has been home to the man from Land Down Under for quite some years, can take the Australian back. With Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez already as their main drivers, there is a chance for Ricciardo there as a reserve driver.

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Given below are some of the fan reactions taken from Twitter.

The fans not only got fascinated by the sudden announcement but also erupted in joy as they took to Twitter to share their excitement.

The Honey Badger, however, had a disappointing qualifying session on Saturday. Having failed to move to Q2, Ricciardo finished his session in P17. It’ll be interesting to see if the Australian will be able to make some amends tomorrow.

WATCH THIS STORY: Struggling ‘Honey Badger’ Daniel Ricciardo Once Dominated the Streets of Azerbaijan in Glorious 2017

As it is known, McLaren has decided to replace Ricciardo with his compatriot Oscar Piastri to race alongside Lando Norris next year. However, with the new rumors going around, would you like to see the Honey Badger in the Red Bull garage once again?

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Sabyasachi Biswas is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. Holding a master’s degree in mass communication and journalism, he has over eight years of experience covering motorsports. Apart from being a keen enthusiast, Sabyasachi is an ardent Kyle Larson fan. Besides this, he has been a die-hard 'Madridista' for years, a big Max Verstappen and Red Bull fan, and at the same time misses Roger Federer in action. As an athlete, Sabyasachi played soccer at the sub-junior level. He's also a travel freak and likes trying out different cuisines when he's away from the keyboard.

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