In Singapore, Daniel Ricciardo competed in his very last F1 Grand Prix of the season in a Racing Bulls seat. If the reasons for this eviction remain diverse and varied, it is above all the future of young Liam Lawson which was prioritized. Explanations.
On October 20, during the United States Formula 1 GP, Daniel Ricciardo will be conspicuous by his absence. Indeed, in the wake of the Singapore F1 Grand Prix, where he finished in last place among the drivers still in the race, the 35-year-old Australian saw his team, Racing Bulls, show him the way out. In recent days, the thinking heads at Red Bull, Helmut Marko and Christian Horner, have nevertheless left the door ajar for Ricciardo. The continuation of a not quite finished series.
Ricciardo dreamed of returning to Red Bull, before leaving
It has been said time and again, several reasons pushed Red Bull to dismiss Daniel Ricciardo. A lack of performance, a limited future due to his relatively advanced age, an imposing salary, more or less questionable reasons which have been put forward on the right and the left. However, the one who brought happiness to Red Bull between 2014 and 2018 was hoping for a return through the front door. He even saw himself taking the place of Sergio Pérez, or even Max Verstappen in the event of the world champion’s departure. It won’t happen. But another theory has been put forward to explain this end of collaboration. And it goes beyond the simple status of Ricciardo.
F1: Liam Lawson takes over from Ricciardo at Racing Bulls (Iconsport)
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According to Motorsport, beyond what has been put forward in recent days, the main reason for Daniel Ricciardo’s hasty departure after the Singapore Grand Prix is another. Thus, a clause pushed Red Bull to offer a seat to Liam Lawson for 2025 before the end of September. Otherwise, he would have been released from his obligations. Sauber/Audi having already come to the information, the Austrian firm has therefore decided to accelerate the movement. It must also be said that the New Zealander’s five races last season with Alpha Tauri augur very good things. We’re salivating in advance.
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