Guenther Steiner appeared to play down suggestions Haas could sign Daniel Ricciardo for next season in another blow to the Australian's 2023 hopes.
The 33-year-old will be let go by McLaren at the end of the season, a year earlier than was originally planned. But his ongoing struggles to get to grips with their car have forced them into changing their plans.
Instead, last year's F2 champion Oscar Piastri has been recruited from midfield rivals Alpine, to partner Lando Norris from next season. And Ricciardo has been left with what looks like a rather difficult task of finding himself a drive as the options narrow.
