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Speculation over the driver line-up at the sister Red Bull team has been rife across the last several weeks.
Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo has been dropped by Red Bull Racing, marking the end of his Formula 1 career with the team. Liam Lawson will take over as Yuki Tsunoda’s teammate for the rest of the season, pending an official announcement. Ricciardo’s departure was confirmed through a social media post by the team, with principal Laurent Mekies expressing gratitude. This decision brings an end to Ricciardo’s F1 comeback, which began with Red Bull after leaving McLaren in 2022, ultimately replacing Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri. Despite a promising start and successful performances, a hand injury during the Dutch GP led to Lawson’s temporary promotion and eventually a full-time seat due to Ricciardo’s underwhelming season. This change signifies the conclusion of Ricciardo’s F1 journey that started with HRT/Hispania in 2011, followed by stints at Toro Rosso, Red Bull, Renault, and McLaren.
