Ricciardo reacts to RB departure as he reflects on ‘wild and wonderful’ F1 adventure

Daniel Ricciardo has taken to social media to express his emotions after confirmation that the Australian is leaving RB with immediate effect.

Ricciardo faced persistent questions over his future at last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix and, in the days following the event, RB have announced a mid-season driver change.

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In his place for the remainder of the campaign comes Red Bull junior Liam Lawson, meaning Ricciardo’s second stint in F1 is over.

He vacates his seat having made 257 race starts, claimed three pole positions, eight wins, 32 podium finishes and 1329 points, along with a best finish of third in the drivers’ championship.

“I’ve loved this sport my whole life,” began Ricciardo’s message on Instagram, posted a few minutes after RB’s announcement. “It’s wild and wonderful and been a journey.

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“To the teams and individuals that have played their part, thank you. To the fans who love the sport sometimes more than me haha thank you.

“It’ll always have its highs and lows but it’s been fun and truth be told I wouldn’t change it. Until the next adventure.”

Overall, Ricciardo’s career spanned some 14 seasons, including stints at HRT, Toro Rosso, Red Bull, Renault, McLaren and, most recently, RB.

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His spot will be taken by Lawson from the United States Grand Prix in Austin on the weekend of October 18-20, allowing Red Bull to evaluate the New Zealander against incumbent Yuki Tsunoda, who has already signed with RB through 2025.