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Alex Albon has suggested that Franco Colapinto’s and Oliver Bearman’s impressive F1 outings had a role in Red Bull deciding to oust Daniel Ricciardo.
Daniel Ricciardo will not return to compete in the remaining six rounds of the season as Red Bull announced last month that Liam Lawson will take his place alongside Yuki Tsunoda. Red Bull’s decision to make a mid-season change was aimed at assessing whether Lawson could be a potential option for the main team. Ricciardo was considered as a backup choice in case Sergio Perez was dropped, but he did not impress enough for a promotion. Albon believes that the success of rookie drivers like Colapinto and Bearman in F1 this season influenced Red Bull’s decision-making process. Ricciardo, known as a cult hero in the United States, may consider a move to NASCAR due to his interest in the series. However, Ricciardo is unsure whether competing outside F1 would provide the same level of fulfillment for him.
