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Daniel Ricciardo “grateful” for F1 axing that spared difficult decision
Daniel Ricciardo expressed gratitude towards Red Bull for making the tough decision to exit Formula 1 on his behalf, following a challenging final comeback attempt. After a successful stint with Red Bull, he struggled to reclaim his race-winning form after moving to Renault in 2019. Despite a victory for McLaren in the 2021 Italian Grand Prix, he was let go by the team at the end of 2022 and faced difficulties securing a full-time seat for the following season. Rejoining AlphaTauri as a reserve driver, Ricciardo injured his wrist in a crash at Zandvoort during the season. Reflecting on his career, Ricciardo admitted feeling exhausted by the challenges and was grateful for Red Bull’s decision to replace him with Liam Lawson in 2024. Despite support from others, he emphasized the importance of making tough decisions and being honest with oneself in such situations.
