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Ricciardo: McLaren F1 exit was a ‘blessing in disguise’
After two tumultuous seasons with McLaren, Daniel Ricciardo was replaced by the team, but he found a reprieve with AlphaTauri for the 2024 season. Despite suffering a broken hand injury, Ricciardo’s comeback has been successful, and he will remain with the team for next year. Ricciardo believes McLaren’s decision to release him early was the right move as the results were not there. Although initially a harsh reality, he now sees it as a blessing in disguise, allowing him to step away, rediscover himself, and regain his love for the sport. Ricciardo admits that his time with McLaren made him question his abilities and technique, but returning to the Red Bull simulator reassured him that he had lost some confidence and needed to rediscover his strengths.
Source: Motorsport Week
