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RB has announced the much-anticipated news that Daniel Ricciardo will not complete the 2024 Formula 1 season with the team as Liam Lawson takes his place.
Daniel Ricciardo’s media session before the Singapore Grand Prix mainly revolved around his uncertain future in Formula 1, which had been a subject of speculation since the beginning of the season in Bahrain. Despite hoping for a decision on his continuation with Red Bull Racing until 2025 after the autumn break, Ricciardo expressed resignation after the race, implying it could have been his last. Following a sudden change in tone, Red Bull announced less than a week later that Liam Lawson would replace Ricciardo for the remainder of the 2024 F1 season. Despite not performing poorly enough to warrant a mid-season replacement, various factors contributed to the decision that terminated Ricciardo’s prolonged F1 career. Ricciardo’s return to Red Bull’s sister team, AlphaTauri, was intended to reignite his former success and secure a comeback to the senior squad, but his performances have been sporadic rather than consistently impressive. Despite flashes of brilliance, such as his strong showings at races like Mexico and Miami, Ricciardo has struggled to maintain greatness, often hovering around the same level as his teammate, Yuki Tsunoda, falling short of the expectations set for him.
