Perth — Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo on Wednesday 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, who finished third in the 2016 drivers’ championship behind Rosberg and Hamilton, said he wasn’t about to jump ship. "I’ve got two more years at Red Bull. That’s where I’m going to be," he told reporters in Perth. "There are a lot of people who 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." Mercedes communications chief Bradley Lord said last week there would be no announcement until 2017, following Rosberg’s shock retirement in December. His comments came as French media reported Felipe Massa was in talks with Williams...
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