Australian Formula 1 Driver Daniel Ricciardo has suggested that he might have driven his last race in the sport. The eight-time Grand Prix winner and a part of Formula 1 since 2011 gave this statement after the Singapore Grand Prix dilemma.
Potential Replacement at Red Bull Team
Reports suggest that Daniel Ricciardo is most likely to get replaced by the Red Bull-owned team. The change will most likely occur before the upcoming race in Austin, Texas. The reserved driver, Liam Lawson is the most likely candidate to replace him.
Cryptic comments by Daniel Ricciardo
In an interview, when Ricciardo was asked about his fastest lap in the Singapore Grand Prix (which he finished last), this is what he had to say:
“Possibly, possibly, yeah. So if it is, I guess a nice way to say adios.”
He added: “I am not too sure what the plan is, but I mean, look, I’ve obviously got a good idea.”
What happened because of Ricciardo’s fastest lap in Singapore?
Ricciardo’s fastest lap in the race stirred some controversy as it deprived McLaren’s Lando Norris of a crucial one extra championship point. Norris is currently in a tight competition for the championship title against Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Red Bull Team’s Perspective
An RB team spokesperson commented on the decision to pit Ricciardo for fresh tyres at the end of the race:
“If it was to be his last race, we wanted him to go out on a high.”
Ricciardo’s Career Highlights and Recent Struggles
A Look Back at His F1 Journey
- Entered Formula 1 in 2011
- Won eight races throughout his career
- Raced for teams including Red Bull, Renault, and McLaren
Max Verstappen’s Words
Verstappen, Ricciardo’s former teammate at Red Bull, paid tribute to the Australian:
“He’s a great guy. We always had a great relationship. He will be remembered as a great driver, as a great person. He has a great character. It’s very rare someone hates him.”
What’s Next for Ricciardo?
As the Formula 1 community awaits official confirmation of Ricciardo’s future, the Australian driver’s emotional comments suggest that we may be witnessing the final chapter of his illustrious F1 career. Whether this is truly the end or another twist in Ricciardo’s Formula 1 journey remains to be seen.
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