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Daniel Ricciardo had a Red Bull return in his sights but the “killer instinct” was gone, according to Helmut Marko.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has accused Daniel Ricciardo of losing his “killer instinct” which led to his return to Red Bull being considered a failure.
After reuniting with Red Bull last year, Ricciardo’s hoped-for full-time return swiftly fell by the wayside this season as he failed to consistently perform at his best.
Marko believes Ricciardo’s decision to leave Red Bull for Renault in 2018 was a turning point in his career, as he struggled to achieve the same success.
Ricciardo’s reasons for joining Renault were influenced by reservations about Red Bull’s switch to Honda power units and feeling overshadowed by Max Verstappen.
Despite his departure from Red Bull and likely retirement from F1, Ricciardo’s farewell performance at the Singapore Grand Prix showcased his potential, although it did not meet the high expectations set by the team.
