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Christian Horner has paid tribute to Daniel Ricciardo amid the Australian’s in-season Formula 1 exit from the Red Bull-owned RB squad.
RB announced on Thursday that Daniel Ricciardo would be leaving the team immediately, following speculation during the Singapore Grand Prix. Ricciardo returned to Red Bull as the Third Driver in 2023, but his performance did not match his previous successes with the team. Red Bull has decided to replace Ricciardo with Liam Lawson for the rest of the 2024 season. Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner thanked Ricciardo for his contributions and emphasized his impact both on the team and in Formula 1. Ricciardo’s career, marked by 8 wins and 32 podiums, reflects his status as one of F1’s top drivers. His time at Red Bull, alongside Sebastian Vettel, garnered recognition as one of the sport’s talents, making his departure a significant loss for the team.
