Daniel Ricciardo F1 News: Axed RB star breaks silence on F1 exit with cryptic 'next adventure' tease

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Ricciardo breaks silence on F1 exit with cryptic 'next adventure' tease

Daniel Ricciardo will no longer compete in F1

Matthew Hobkinson Lead Editor

F1 Editor & Journalist

Thursday 26 September 2024 21:56

Daniel Ricciardo has spoken out after his mid-season exit from Formula 1, thanking those involved in his journey and hinting at future plans away from the sport.

Ricciardo will no longer compete in F1 after the news broke on Thursday that the Aussie star was to be replaced by Liam Lawson with immediate effect.

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The young Kiwi will fill in alongside Yuki Tsunoda for the remaining six races on the calendar, and hope that he has done enough to secure himself a full-time drive in 2025 come the chequered flag in Abu Dhabi.

Daniel Ricciardo has left RB with immediate effect

Liam Lawson has replaced Ricciardo for the rest of the season

Ricciardo's departure from the sport had been hanging over him for some time, with poor performances ultimately costing him a spot on the grid.

The Honey Badger leaves as one of the most popular figures to ever have competed in F1, with fans no doubt eager to see him back in action in some capacity as soon as possible.

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Taking to social media after RB confirmed his departure, Ricciardo thanked those who had been part of his journey in the sport – and hinted at another 'adventure' in due course.

"I’ve loved this sport my whole life," he said. "It’s wild and wonderful and been a journey.

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"To the teams and individuals that have played their part, thank you. To the fans who love the sport sometimes more than me, haha, thank you.

"It’ll always have its highs and lows but it’s been fun and truth be told I wouldn’t change it. Until the next adventure."

It wasn't long before fans and drivers alike flooded to the comments to heap praise on Ricciardo for his stellar career in the sport.

His former Red Bull team-mate, Max Verstappen, in particular wished him well and reassured the 35-year-old that he had 'many more beautiful moments to come'.

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Matthew Hobkinson - Lead Editor

After four years working for a Lloyd's of London insurance syndicate, lockdown gave Matt the chance to chase a career in sports journalism - he hasn't looked back. Matt has found a home here at GPFans where he can showcase the weird and wonderful world of F1 to the millions of fans around the world who are just as passionate as he is about the best sport in the world.

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