Daniel Ricciardo teases 'next adventure' as star BREAKS SILENCE after F1 firing

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Ricciardo teases 'next adventure' as star BREAKS SILENCE after F1 firing

Daniel Ricciardo will no longer compete in F1

Matthew Hobkinson Lead Editor

F1 Editor & Journalist

Sunday 29 September 2024 01:00 Updated: 00:20

Daniel Ricciardo has broken his silence following his brutal mid-season axing from Visa Cash App RB.

The Australian is set to leave the sport with immediate effect, with Liam Lawson given an exciting opportunity to take his place.

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

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.

Daniel Ricciardo has left RB with immediate effect

Liam Lawson has replaced Ricciardo for the rest of the season

What's next for Ricciardo after RB F1 exit?

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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