After months of speculation and rumours from Red Bull Racing management, Australian favourite Daniel Ricciardo is officially out of Formula One. The news comes after a difficult Singapore Grand Prix last weekend, during which rumours were rife that it would be Mr Ricciardo’s final race, despite no official confirmation being made at the time. As his results this season hadn’t lived up to the expectations of the RB Formula One Team (VCARB) or the overarching Red Bull Racing operation, it was announced Mr Ricciardo would be leaving RB team with immediate effect.
Kiwi hotshot Liam Lawson, who subbed in for the West Australian last year after the latter suffered a wrist injury, will drive the second RB entry for the remainder of the season, once again partnering with Japan’s Yuki Tsunoda. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal.
Browse now . Mr Ricciardo joined Red Bull’s VCARB sister team (then AlphaTauri) halfway through 2023, replacing struggling rookie Nyck de Vries after a private test in which he reportedly impressed former boss and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. He suffered the wrist injury after just two rounds, leading to Mr Lawson being brought in as a replacement.
The Kiwi impressed during his stint with the team, achieving a ninth-place finish at the Singapore Grand Prix. Mr Ricciardo stayed with the team for 2024, entering the season with the chance to prove himself worthy.
