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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko claims no other team would’ve handed Daniel Ricciardo another chance in Formula 1 amid criticism over how his RB exit was handled. Ricciardo’s career in F1 looks to have reached a conclusion amid the announcement last week that Liam Lawson will replace him at RB over the remaining six rounds. […]
Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 career seems to have come to an end with the announcement that Liam Lawson will be taking his place at Red Bull Racing for the remaining six rounds. Ricciardo himself hinted that the Singapore Grand Prix could be his last event, and his demeanor after the race suggested that was the case. Despite being informed earlier, Red Bull waited until Thursday to make the news public, with Marko defending the decision by highlighting that Red Bull gave Ricciardo a second chance no other team would have. Ricciardo’s return to Red Bull last season was based on his aspiration to prove himself, but he struggled to match his previous success, leading to inconsistent results and being outperformed by his teammate. Marko expressed disappointment in Ricciardo’s performance, stating that the necessary speed and consistency for a promotion were lacking, and that the driver seemed to have lost his renowned aggressive racing style.
