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Daniel Ricciardo left Red Bull at the end of 2018, believing Renault would be a better fit – but it has not worked out for the Australian. He’s now trying to get back for 2025, having walked away from a hefty contract.
Christian Horner explained that Daniel Ricciardo made a mistake by leaving Red Bull Racing because he was poorly advised. Ricciardo had the opportunity to sign a contract extension with Red Bull that would have paid him the same amount as Max Verstappen. However, he chose to join Renault due to concerns about Verstappen’s growing threat and the team’s engine deal. Ricciardo later moved to McLaren but struggled in 2022 and lost his seat. He returned to racing as a replacement driver for AlphaTauri after recovering from a hand injury. Ricciardo now hopes to secure a seat with Red Bull alongside Verstappen for the 2025 season, as Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz had agreed to a contract matching Verstappen’s before Ricciardo signed with Renault.
Forrás: RacingNews 365
