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Time catches up with all of us, and Daniel Ricciardo feels this may have been the case with him.
Daniel Ricciardo has made it clear that he will not be pursuing a reserve driver role to advance his Formula 1 career, recognizing that his age might be a limiting factor. Red Bull has decided to part ways with Ricciardo and give reserve driver Liam Lawson the opportunity to solidify his position in the sport alongside Yuki Tsunoda for the remainder of the season. After being released by McLaren in 2022, Ricciardo was briefly given a chance by Red Bull, but he now sees no path back and does not want to just fill a spot on the grid. At 35, Ricciardo believes age may be affecting his ability to consistently perform at his peak level in comparison to his younger years and in the face of increasing competition in F1. Despite this, he is content with the success he has had in the sport and aims to exit with positive memories rather than enduring a constant struggle on track.
