Daniel Ricciardo is y෴et to begin discussing plans for the 2019 season beyond the end of his existing Red Bull Formula 1 contract as speculation begins to circulate about his future.

Ricciardo is out of contract with Red Bull at the end of the 2018 season, and has been linked with a move away amid suggestions of a possible tie-up for the team with struggling F1 engine manufactu🤪rer Honda.

With all drivers except Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel free agents for 2019, a number of moves are expected, with Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko a𒊎lready saying Ricciardo is on the market.

"The only thi♎ng I'm aware of is that my contract with them is at an end next year. I guess he's referencing that," Ricciardo said.

"Nothing's been said between us beyond next [year], so I ౠguess h🌱e's more stating facts.

"I don't think he has a plan yet beyond 2018. He wasn't too disappointed aft🉐er Malaysia. I think he was OK, so I think I'm still OK."

Red Bull has made great progress through campaigns in recent years, albeit after starting off on th♑e back foot, with Ricciardo hoping that trend stops for 2018.

"I st🌼ill don't know why the last few years we've had slow starts and then found a wayꦫ to come back," Ricciardo said.

"Whatꦆ we learn hopefully from this year we take to next year and we start stronger. That's obviously the plan, that's everyone's wish. I guess we do from there.

"If next year's n♑ot a very competitive season at all then, of course, that will be addressed."