Obiovsly doesn't fancy the Honda engines or being secong fiddle to Verstappen. As for McLaren, the same could happen, but he does seem very optimistic of the team’s chances. Ricciardo, who won the Monaco Grand Prix earlier this year, has signed a two-year contract to drive for the Renault squad. Every practice, qualifying session and race LIVE. Wherever he ends up, this is the biggest news in F1 for at least 3 years! Ricciardo has been through many ups and downs throughout his Formula 1 career so far, yet whilst it appears he is currently on an up, he looks set to lose out by leaving Renault behind next season. He has won seven races and achieved 29 podium positions for Red Bull since replacing Mark Webber in 2014. This season Ricciardo sits seventh in the individual standings while Renault is again fifth — ahead of Ferrari but behind McLaren and Racing Point. And the Renault chief says it hurts even more knowing Ricciardo is heading out the door when he’s confident about what the team’s future looks like — even if he can’t prove it. Tayshan Hayden-Smith trialled for academies all around the country growing up, before unexpectedly finding a new passion after the Grenfell Tower fire. Does it matter? Daniel Ricciardo says leaving Renault to join McLaren next season was "by no means an easy decision". “Daniel is very emotional but he has clearly made a step up. David Grohl talks candidly about the key moments that defined his career, Hip hop legend Nas looks at events that transcended sport and changed the world forever. Good luck to him, let's hope the Renault works team can do similar to Merc in 2014. Are any of you going to be watching it next year? Last updated on 3 August 20183 August 2018.From the section Formula 1comments1169. Renault has not ruled out chasing Sebastian Vettel as an option for 2021 if it loses Daniel Ricciardo to a rival outfit, but the French team still wants to prioritise youth. Their improvements over the 2019 season inspired him, the fact that Renault regressed to move backward with their car development in 2019 did not help their case. Silly Red bull, losing such a good driver because they wouldn't, or couldn't match what they're paying the Dutchman. LONDON: Daniel Ricciardo says he feels happier leaving a successful Renault than a struggling one after securing the French manufacturer's first Formula One podium since 2010. Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul has taken a veiled swipe at Daniel Ricciardo after the Aussie announced he was leaving the French team at the end of the season to join McLaren in 2021. Abiteboul was clearly upset when Ricciardo announced he was joining McLaren, issuing a backhanded statement saying: “Reciprocated confidence, unity and commitment are, more than ever, critical values for a works team.”. Heading to Renault and Sainz to Red Bull? Read about our approach to external linking. A F1 premium legend and gutsy hero. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Ricciardo finished ninth in the drivers’ standings in his debut season with Renault, while the team slumped to fifth in the constructors’ championship, falling behind McLaren as the best of the midfield teams. Potential is all well and good, but means nothing if you stuff it into the barriers every other race - which Verstappen is still prone to do. ... Red Bull F1 boss accuses Ricciardo of leaving for Renault because his team mate is a rising star. Get the latest results and headlines sent straight to your phone, find all our Formula 1 coverage details with our Live Guide, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. Given they're slower than Red Bull with the same engine, switching to Renault is a risk. RELATED: Things get really weird for Ricciardo, RELATED: Sad revelations about Schumacher’s health, Not everything has gone to plan for Ricciardo at Renault.Source:AAP. SUBSCRIBE http://bit.ly/SubscribeSkyF1Cyril Abiteboul talks about the latest news from Renault regarding Daniel Ricciardo’s future at the team. Basically it was a risk whatever choice he made: if Renault nail it then he looks like a genius, but if Honda nail it then he's made a huge, huge mistake. “It’s really true that when you change driver, you make a step back before making a step forward,” Abiteboul said. Get him in a Mercedes or a Ferrari! news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site>news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site, Get your free trial now & start streaming instantly >, Abiteboul was clearly upset when Ricciardo announced he was joining McLaren, Sad revelations about Schumacher’s health. Daniel Ricciardo on leaving Renault for McLaren. Daniel put pen to paper on a multi-year deal with McLaren even before this season started. Hamilton won't. We see all of that, it’s finally paying dividends.”. Here's hoping for a full recovery. 75 Mr singhh: "At best he is an average driver and never won nothing. Daniel Ricciardo secured another F1 2020 podium at the Emilia-Romagna GP, but is leaving for McLaren at the end of the season; Sky F1's Paul Di Resta and Johnny Herbert say Renault … Nikki Lauda returned to F1 racing only five weeks after being given his last rites in 1976. To use comments you will need to have JavaScript enabled. It will be fireworks at McLaren next season as the flamboyant Daniel Ricciardo will race for them. Daniel Ricciardo’s impending departure from Renault is leaving a sour taste in his boss’s mouth as the reason for his angst becomes clear. LONDON: Daniel Ricciardo (pix) says he feels happier leaving a successful Renault than a struggling one after securing the French manufacturer’s first Formula One podium since 2010. Ricciardo knew he wasn’t stepping into a world-beating car when he signed with Renault, but was impressed with its vision for the future. Ricciardo is fifth in the drivers' championship with two wins this season. Was not expecting that, especially with the rumours that he was due to sign a new contract imminently. Some speculation has suggested the Australian is under tabs at Ferrari, who were sprung into making alternative plans earlier this year amid reports that Sebastian Vettel was considering retirement. Daniel Ricciardo has shed some more light on his decision to leave Renault for McLaren at the end of the year - but admits the call was not absolutely "clear cut". Daniel Ricciardo says he feels happier leaving a successful Renault than a struggling one after securing the French manufacturer's first Formula One podium since 2010. With a resurgent Renault seemingly moving ahead of McLaren in recent races, will Daniel Ricciardo be left regretting his latest F1 career choice? But then again so is staying with a Honda-powered Red Bull. By WWOS staff. LONDON (Reuters) - Daniel Ricciardo says he feels happier leaving a successful Renault than a struggling one after securing the French manufacturer's first Formula One podium since 2010. Daniel Ricciardo is leaving Red Bull at the end of the season to join Renault. After a complicated first season with Renault, Daniel Ricciardo has gleaned two podiums this year. ". Hope Red Bull enjoy their new points total for when Verstappen crosses the finish line in only half the races next season, without a reliable yet quick driver to keep them high up the constructors table. Team-mate Max Verstappen was given a lucrative new contract last autumn. 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Renault failed to deliver what was promised, when he made the shock move from Red Bull, in year one – so it was no surprise he started looking elsewhere. Cyril Abiteboul isn't happy Daniel Ricciardo is leaving.Source:Supplied. Daniel Riccardo had high hopes from Red Bull and Renault, but couldn’t win the championship while there. The Spaniard is contracted until the end of 2022 and Abiteboul says the Ricciardo experiment has made it clear Renault needs to look at the long-term when bringing new people in. New to Kayo? "Each time Renault has been in the sport they eventually won. F1 2021 live: Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Start time Australi... Jake Paul vs Ben Askren fight: Boxing news 2021, wife, react... Cricket 2021: South Africa, ICC ban, government take over. Woah, thought this was nearly settled for him to stay. Daniel Ricciardo says he feels happier leaving a successful Renault than a struggling one after securing the French manufacturer's first Formula One podium since 2010. Daniel Ricciardo has been announced as a McLaren Formula 1 driver for the 2021 season, replacing Carlos Sainz. He added that the team were "fully focused" on the remaining nine races. Unfortunately that vision hasn’t materialised in the two season he’s spent there, and Abiteboul knows it takes more than empty promises to keep a driver interested. "There is a lot ahead in order to allow Renault to reach their target of competing at the highest level but I have been impressed by their progression in only two years. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. By: Luke Smith. It made the 20-year-old Dutchman the third best-paid driver in F1 behind Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari, earning more than the $25m salary McLaren pay to two-time world champion Fernando Alonso. “And let’s be honest. He has gained massively in confidence with the team and with the car, and the relationship between him and his race engineer is very, very strong. Daniel Ricciardo leaving Red Bull for Renault a 'mistake', says F1 great Martin Brundle. "It was probably one of the most difficult decisions to take in my career so far, but it was time for me to take on a fresh and new challenge," said the 29-year-old. I hope to be able to help them in this journey and contribute on and off track.". Red Bull have been backing the wrong man the past few seasons - Riccrado has outscored and outwon Verstappen the past 2 seasons. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2021. Ricciardo's move comes as several drivers make high-profile team switches. Daniel Ricciardo will drive for a team other than Red Bull Racing in 2019. He will link up with McLaren next season, after Carlos Sainz joined Ferrari because the Scuderia are cutting ties with four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel. Is this the beginning of RB's demise into obscurity like Williams and Maclaren before them? Wow. Australian Daniel Ricciardo is moving to the Renault F1 team after Red Bull announced on Friday that he would be leaving them at the end of the Formula One season. Did Daniel Ricciardo make a mistake in leaving Renault? Get well soon Nicky. I knew the figures, but the problem is that it’s only figures, and I know that he’s been promised lots of things in the past not only by us, but also by his previous team (Red Bull). Daniel Ricciardo said the shift from Renault to McLaren was not an easy choice but he did not make the decision overnight. “I think everyone has been able to feel the frustration, and my own frustration, when it (Ricciardo’s exit) was announced,” Abiteboul told Motorsport.com. Daniel Ricciardo says he feels happier leaving a successful Renault than a struggling one after securing the French manufacturer's first Formula One podium since 2010. And while we have an F1 HYS open: Get well soon Niki. In July, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner said the Australian, who is out of contract at the end of the season, was close to signing a new deal. Daniel Ricciardo's move to Renault was a shock to many including his team mates at Red Bull. All I know is right now, it's impossible to know if he's made a good decision or not! Here's hoping he can do a similar speedy recovery from his lung transplant. Daniel Ricciardo’s impending departure from Renault is leaving a sour taste in his boss’s mouth as the reason for his angst becomes clear. At 30 years old, Daniel Ricciardo is hardly past it – Kimi Raikkonen is still going at 40 after all – but he is very aware that time is running out to win a title in F1. Horner said Red Bull "respected" Ricciardo's decision and will "continue to evaluate the numerous options available to us" for his replacement. Ricciardo’s stint at Renault has been marred by a series of on-track blips and despite some fourth-placed finishes in a disrupted 2020, the 31-year-old is yet to stand on the podium wearing yellow and black. NRL 2021: Melbourne Storm, HIA, concussion protocols, Victor... NRL 2021: Brisbane Broncos star Anthony Milford makes return... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Get your free trial now & start streaming instantly >. Daniel Ricciardo is leaving Red Bull at the end of the season to join Renault. i can`t say i can blame him- red bull may not so much shot themselves in the foot- as blown their leg off at the knee. Alonso to RB now that would be tasty, would spice things right up a bit having Alonso in a fairly competitive car again for a season or two before he retires :). Daniel Ricciardo says there are no clauses in his Renault contract that could see him leave the French team at the end of the season.. ... Ricciardo leaves Renault to join McLaren for 2021. The Aussie F1 star is bailing after two years with the French outfit, who he joined after quitting Red Bull at the end of 2018. James … You have to wonder if Renault have outplayed Red Bull off the track. Absolute waste of talent if he joined renault, would become another Alonso type situation. I had the feeling that this (progress) was coming, that the team had made a step up, and that the car would be better. Analysis and opinion from the BBC's chief Formula 1 writer. in Daily F1 News and Comment . “Plus that there was much more to come actually in the pipeline, that he had not driven yet. Daniel Ricciardo is on his way to McLaren at the end of this season, but Renault’s recent good form suggests that this could be a move in the wrong direction for the Australian. This was on the cards when Red Bull made Verstappen their " Unofficial " number one driver ?...Yes, Max is a rare talent, but so is Daniel. Renault is replacing Ricciardo with two-time world champion Fernando Alonso, who is returning to F1 after leaving the sport at the end of 2018. Daniel Ricciardo will leave Red Bull Racing at the end of the Formula One season to join the Renault Sport Formula One team beginning in 2019. Watch the 2020 FIA Formula One World Championship™ on KAYO. 2 days ago. Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul has opened up on his frustration about Daniel Ricciardo leaving just when he expects his team to turn a corner. “Because year one is always a bit of an investment before the years ahead. Ricciardo, who has won in China and Monaco this year, had been linked with Mercedes and Ferrari, while McLaren and Renault both held talks with him. Ricciardo has finished ahead of Verstappen in both their seasons as team-mates. Daniel Ricciardo says he feels happier leaving a successful Renault than a struggling one after securing the French manufacturer's first Formula One podium since 2010. 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