Ricciardo not banking on 2012 STR drive
Daniel Ricciardo insists he's not banking on a 2012 Toro Rosso race seat despite reports that the team are keen to push him up the ranks.
Red Bull's motorsport advisor Helmut Marko recently sung test driver Ricciardo's praises, telling the German media that he expects the Australian to be on the grid in 2012.
However, while Riccardo would love nothing more, he concedes that a lot could change between now and then.
"I can't really rest on that, that I'll be in (F1) next year," he told the West Australian newspaper.
"If I have a bad year this year, I'm sure he'll change his mind."
The Aussie will remain in the Formula Renault 3.5 series this season while also taking part in Friday practice sessions at grands prix for Toro Rosso.
Added to that, he may also play a role in Toro Rosso's pre-season preparations.
"I'm not sure what testing I'll be doing. They've told me, the Toro Rosso guys, that I'll be in the car for testing before Bahrain.
"I'm definitely driving in Bahrain on the Friday.
"It would be nice to be a bit more comfortable in the car and not have to be looking in the mirrors every corner."
He added: "I'm sure once Bahrain comes around it'll be quite a good feeling coming through me.
"Just getting out with all the guys I've been watching race for the last 10 years is going to be quite cool."
Credit: PlanetF1.com (www.planetf1.com)
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