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Daniel Ricciardo finished third in the championship during Hamilton’s first championship-winning year with Mercedes
An F1 insider claimed Daniel Ricciardo had the offer to be Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes teammate. Ricciardo, a legend of the sport, achieved seven of his eight race victories with Red Bull between 2014-2018. His best years coincided with Mercedes’ dominance, finishing behind Hamilton and Rosberg twice. Rosberg retired in 2016, opening a seat that was offered to Ricciardo first. Ricciardo chose to stay with Red Bull, missing out on the opportunity. Following stints with Renault and McLaren, he claimed his eighth and final victory at the 2021 Italian Grand Prix.
