Daniel Ricciardo has reportedly demanded a $21 million pay-off from McLaren if they wish to terminate his F1 contract prematurely
Never miss a video fromShortly after, Alpine announced Piastri as Alonso’s replacementfor the French outfit next year, hinting that he had found another drive elsewhere.
However, Ricciardo’s contract runs until the end of 2023, with no escape clauses in his current contract,With the power on Ricciardo’s side, McLaren might have to pay him off to terminate the contract a year early.also reports that if Ricciardo is able to secure a drive for next year , McLaren would be refunded whatever he earns with his new team.The Australian has been tipped to return to Alpine after spending two seasons with the Enstone outfit in 2019 and 2020.
Ricciardo enjoyed one of his best seasons in F1 during his final year with the team, finishing on the podium twice.Piastri case could end up in high court Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer says the team could seek millions in compensation if Piastri refuses to drive for the team. Alpine has already been in contact with the FIA’s contract recognition board but may take it one step further.“If the CRB says 'your licence is only valid at Alpine', and then he says 'that's great but I'm never driving for them, I'll just sit out a year', then you've got to go to the High Court for compensation.”