Daniel Ricciardo’s tenure in the Red Bull family ended abruptly after the Singapore Grand Prix, leaving him in P19 in our F1 Driver Rankings. It was an exit that shocked most of his fans, but why did his performance drop? Tough seasons After parting ways with Renault, Ricciardo joined McLaren in 2021. His tenure there,…
The Singapore Grand Prix was the final Formula 1 race, Daniel Ricciardo participated in, and RB CEO Peter Bayer revealed that the team agreed with the Australian to not communicate his departure. Ricciardo raced in 257 grands prix in his career and won eight of them. His early departure from RB left the F1 world…
RB team principal Laurent Mekies has acknowledged that the team harbours a sentiment of regret over how Daniel Ricciardo’s departure from Formula 1 was handled last month. Although no official announcement came until days after the Singapore Grand Prix, media reports about Ricciardo being replaced by Liam Lawson for the remainder of the 2024 season…
After a tough few seasons, Daniel Ricciardo’s future has finally been decided—he’s out of a drive, effective immediately. Yet, while the decision itself may not have come as a shock to many, the way Red Bull Racing and Visa Cash App RB chose to announce it was nothing short of a PR misstep. It’s not…
Last week it became official that Daniel Ricciardo will no longer be a Formula 1 driver in 2024, and likely beyond that, as he is to be replaced by Liam Lawson at RB. Following a five race stint at predecessors AlphaTauri last year the young Kiwi will round up the season starting in Austin with…
Although the official announcement arrived a few days later, it seemed fairly certain that Daniel Ricciardo was bidding his farewell to the F1 paddock at the Singapore Grand Prix. With six race weekends to go, he is set to be replaced by Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls with immediate effect. Despite his departure from the…
The chequered flag seems to have waved one last time for 8-time Grand Prix winner Daniel Ricciardo. With RB confirming that Liam Lawson will be replacing the Aussie for the remainder of the 2024 F1 season, it looks like another surprise return to F1 is unlikely for Ricciardo. With his vibrant personality and infectious smile, Ricciardo has…
Co-Author: Chiara Martin As things shake up in the Red Bull family of drivers once again, Helmut Marko has weighed in on the latest swap. The unsurprising news has finally come out: Daniel Ricciardo has been removed from his RB F1 drive, and Liam Lawson gets his time in the spotlight with a full-time F1…
On Thursday, after several days of intense speculation, and amid heavy criticism from fans and pundits alike, Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team (VCARB or RB) formally announced that eight-time race Grand Prix winner, Daniel Ricciardo would be leaving the team with immediate effect. Minutes later, a subsequent media release confirmed that Ricciardo would…
A few drivers have captured the hearts of fans quite like Daniel Ricciardo. Known for his beaming smile, daring overtakes, and infectious personality, the Australian driver has become one of the sport’s most beloved figures. With an impressive 257 race starts to his name, Ricciardo has established himself as a seasoned veteran of the track,…
