What had been said since the Singapore GP was confirmed – Daniel Ricciardo lost his racing seat in the Visa Cash App RB team. This is most likely the end of his career as a full-fledged F1 driver.
After the race in Singapore, it almost became certain that the nice Australian would prematurely end his adventure with the second Red Bull team. After Sunday’s confusion, when the player’s emotions clearly got the better of him and his entourage prepared a fight against him, the only thing that was expected was that his employer would publish the information.
Formula 1 is now entering an unusual autumn break, but the Faenza team will not wait until the United States Grand Prix. The breakup with Honey Badger was confirmed today, a few days after the round at Marina Bay.
The name of his successor has not been announced yet, but it should only be a matter of time. Due to contract matters, the Bulls had to find a place for Liam Lawson and he should appear alongside Yuki Tsunoda in Texas. Ricciardo simply received communication priority, which is a sign of respect.
Unless Daniel makes some additional appearances in crazy, unexpected circumstances, the fastest lap in the 2024 Singapore GP will be the end of his career at the highest level.
The counter will show that over 14 seasons he took part in 257 races. He started 3 of them from pole position and finished on the podium in 32 of them, including 8 times on the top step. He drove for HRT, Toro Rosso, Red Bull, Renault, McLaren and AlphaTauri/RB. In 2014 and 2016 he finished the Drivers’ Championship in 3rd position.
Update: After just fifteen minutes, RB confirmed Liam Lawson’s promotion.
