Daniel Ricciardo has held talks over a possible return to Red Bull from next season, Mirror Sport understands.
The Australian currently drives for McLaren, but is set to drop off the grid in 2023. His contract will be terminated a year earlier than originally planned, owing to his ongoing struggles for consistency in a car which has proven difficult for him to grasp.
In the summer, McLaren confirmed they would be parting company with Ricciardo, and replacing him with rookie Oscar Piastri. With the Haas seat the only one remaining after Williams declared their intention to promote F2 driver Logan Sargeant, it seems unlikely the 33-year-old will have a race seat.