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Laurent Mekies admits the way RB handled Daniel Ricciardo’s exit was “frustrating” and “not ideal” and calls him “bigger than F1”

Senjuti Jash2 days ago2 days ago06 mins

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…

“I’ll make sure I’m ahead of Liam” – Tsunoda ready to outperform Lawson in potential fight for Red Bull F1 seat

Chiara Martin4 days ago05 mins

Yuki Tsunoda has admitted that his 2024 Formula 1 season has felt like a constant battle for a potential promotion to Red Bull Racing, with added pressure now that Liam Lawson has joined the fray. With Daniel Ricciardo out of the picture, Lawson has stepped in for the rest of the season, adding to the…

Liam Lawson reckons “cutthroat” Red Bull environment and “6 a.m.” phone calls from Helmut Marko prepared him to deal with F1 pressure

Senjuti Jash6 days ago6 days ago015 mins

Liam Lawson made his Formula 1 debut last year when he filled in for an injured Daniel Ricciardo for five races. His performance certainly caught the eye of plenty, as he managed to knock out the reigning world champion Max Verstappen in the second segment of qualifying and score his first points at the 2023…

Horner: Lawson will have a “soft re-entry” with engine penalty at F1 US Grand Prix

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Liam Lawson is about to return to full-time racing at the upcoming United States Grand Prix. However, the 22-year-old will be re-introduced with an engine penalty for the 56-lap contest at COTA. Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner calls it a “soft re-entry”. Lawson replaces Daniel Ricciardo at RB F1 for the remainder of…

Daniel Ricciardo deserved a better send-off and more respect from Red Bull F1

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

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…

Goodbye to the Honey Badger: The F1 grid pays tribute to Daniel Ricciardo

Rachel Stephens3 weeks ago3 weeks ago015 mins

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…

“Clearly communicated” to Ricciardo that he had to comfortably beat Tsunoda — Marko on RB F1 driver change

Jonah Presser4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

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…

“I knew about it for two weeks” — Lawson on RB F1’s decision to give him the second seat

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago012 mins

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…

The Honey Badger’s finest hours: Ranking Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 victories

Chiara Martin4 weeks ago4 weeks ago019 mins

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,…

Liam Lawson to drive with RB for the rest of the 2024 F1 season

James O'Connor4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

22-year-old Liam Lawson is back in Formula One. The New Zealander is replacing Daniel Ricciardo at RB F1 for the final six races of this year’s campaign. He’ll start at the United States Grand Prix at COTA next month. Pit Debrief learned from a source on the Saturday of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix that Lawson…