F1: Daniel Ricciardo not interested in joining Mercedes

Daniel Ricciardo

Perth: Australia's Daniel Ricciardo yesterday ruled out joining Mercedes next year to replace world champion Nico Rosberg, saying he is happy at Red Bull. Mercedes are yet to name who they want as Lewis Hamilton's new partner, although reports say they are chasing Valtteri Bottas from Williams.

Ricciardo said, "I've got two more years at Red Bull. That's where I'm going to be," he told reporters in Perth. "There's a lot of people that are tempted to jump into that (Mercedes) seat, and you don't blame them. I just hope whoever gets it appreciates it. It's a damn good one. But for me, you'll see me at Albert Park (Melbourne) in a Red Bull."