Daniel Ricciardo

2024 - 9 - 27

From Honey Badger to Super Sub: The F1 Shakeup as Liam Lawson Takes the Wheel!

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Daniel Ricciardo says goodbye to F1 while New Zealand's Liam Lawson races into the spotlight! Buckle up for the drama!

In an unexpected twist in the world of Formula 1, Daniel Ricciardo’s departure from Red Bull Racing has been confirmed. The much-lauded Australian driver, known for his charismatic smile and exhilarating racing style, has had an illustrious career, winning eight Grand Prix out of 257 races. His exit comes as a shock to fans, who have followed his journey for years. But in motorsport, change is like a turn on the racetrack; sometimes it’s hairpin and unpredictable!

Taking Ricciardo's place is New Zealand's own Liam Lawson, an emerging talent who previously served as the reserve driver for the team. Lawson made a remarkable debut at the Zandvoort Grand Prix last year, stepping in for the injured Ricciardo and impressing everyone with his stellar performance. Now, at just 22 years old, he is set to take the wheel for the final six races of the season, offering a fresh perspective and energy to a team that is looking for a boost. The racing community is buzzing, wondering if this rookie will bring a new edge to the traditionally competitive F1 environment.

While it’s easy to see Ricciardo’s exit as mere business, it does leave fans with a bittersweet taste. Daniel's infectious enthusiasm for racing and his engaging personality have brought new fans into the sport, a feat that hasn’t gone unnoticed. Red Bull's management, however, seems to be riding on fresh blood, betting that Lawson’s youth and recent experience may translate into promising results on the circuit. A changing of the guard is always a dramatic affair, reminiscent of epic plot twists in a soap opera — one minute you're in the spotlight, and the next, well, you just hope your great-grandma is still tuning in from home!

As we gear up for the next races, fans worldwide have expressed mixed feelings about this shift. Some celebrate the opportunity for Lawson, while others mourn the sudden end of Ricciardo's chapter. The racing world is fascinatingly fickle, like the New Zealand weather—sunshine and rain, sometimes all at once!

Did you know that Daniel Ricciardo holds the title of the most popular driver among fans for several consecutive years? His unique celebration antics, like the signature shoeie, have become legendary! Meanwhile, with Lawson taking over, excitement blooms to see if he can carve his niche in the elite ranks of F1 drivers. Could he be the next rising star to challenge the seasoned pros? The countdown is on, and we can’t wait to see what unfolds next!

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Daniel Ricciardo's F1 exit confirmed as Liam Lawson replaces him ... (The Guardian)

The Australian bows out with eight wins from 257 races to make way for the 22-year-old New Zealander who was reserve driver last year.

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Eight-time F1 race winner Daniel Ricciardo leaves RB, replaced by ... (CNN)

Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team (RB) have announced that Daniel Ricciardo has left the team with immediate effect.

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Liam Lawson to replace Daniel Ricciardo at RB for remainder of the ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Lawson made his Grand Prix debut at Zandvoort last year as a super sub for the injured Ricciardo. The 22-year-old delivered an impressive set of results across ...

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Daniel Ricciardo to leave RB with immediate effect as team get set ... (Formula 1)

He will be replaced by New Zealander Liam Lawson for the final six races of the season. The Australian returned to a Formula 1 race seat last year in Hungary ...

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Daniel Ricciardo replaced at RB by Liam Lawson for remainder of ... (BBC News)

The 35-year-old Australian has been dropped with six races to go because Red Bull management have been unconvinced by his performances. Giving Lawson the seat ...

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Daniel Ricciardo loses his seat in Formula 1 as Red Bull executes ... (NBC News)

Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo was dismissed Thursday by the Red Bull Racing junior team effectively immediately, ending his second stint in the sport ...

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Daniel Ricciardo's RB exit confirmed as Liam Lawson gets seat for ... (Sky Sports)

Daniel Ricciardos F1 career appears at an end after the Australian was dropped by RB for the remainder of the season; Liam Lawson returns to the grid after ...

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Formula 1: Liam Lawson to replace Daniel Ricciardo at Team RB for ... (Yahoo Sports)

Ricciardo made it clear Sunday that the Singapore Grand Prix could have been his final F1 race.

Red Bull Racing says Daniel Ricciardo had been released effective ... (Kentucky Today)

FAENZA, Italy (AP) — Red Bull Racing says Daniel Ricciardo had been released effective immediately. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press.

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Christian Horner speaks out on Daniel Ricciardo as VCARB exit ... (PlanetF1)

But in the here and now, Red Bull team principal Horner paid tribute to the driver with whom he enjoyed a solid period of success in the early years of the ...

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Daniel Ricciardo deserves more credit for what he's done for ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

A new wave of F1 fans were introduced to the sport through Ricciardo — his unceremonious sacking devastating to the fans F1 may be leaving behind.

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'Wild and wonderful journey': Ricciardo's axing made official as F1 ... (Fox Sports)

'Wild and wonderful journey': Ricciardo's axing made official as F1 peers, legends pay tribute.

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Daniel Ricciardo Departs F1: The End Of An Era (Forbes)

Daniel Ricciardo's tenure with RB comes to a close as he is replaced by Liam Lawson for the remainder of the 2024 Formula 1 season.

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Helmut Marko's Daniel Ricciardo 'lost killer instinct' verdict as F1 exit ... (PlanetF1)

Red Bull's Helmut Marko believes the "killer instinct" left Daniel Ricciardo, the how and why remaining a mystery.

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Liam Lawson 'setting up for failure' warning as Daniel Ricciardo F1 ... (PlanetF1)

Between the awkward finale for Daniel Ricciardo and Liam Lawson's preparations, Red Bull did not handled the driver swap well.

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Daniel Ricciardo replaced at RB by Liam Lawson for remainder of ... (BBC Sport)

The 35-year-old Australian has been dropped with six races to go because Red Bull management have been unconvinced by his performances. Giving Lawson the seat ...

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Liam Lawson reveals when he was told he would replace Daniel ... (Motorsport Week)

Liam Lawson has revealed he was told he would be returning to F1 in 2024 as Daniel Ricciardo's replacement at RB two weeks before the announcement.

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'Shambolic': Red Bull scored 'own goal' with Ricciardo's social ... (Fox Sports)

'Shambolic': Red Bull scored 'own goal' with Ricciardo's social media sacking.

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Daniel Ricciardo released by Red Bull F1 team; replaced by Liam ... (The Hindu)

The 35-year-old Ricciardo knew at the Singapore Grand Prix it was likely his final F1 race ... Daniel Ricciardo, one of the most popular and likeable drivers on ...

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ANALYSIS: Daniel Ricciardo's F1 career looks to be over – how did ... (Formula 1)

When Daniel Ricciardo left the Singapore Grand Prix paddock in the early hours of Monday morning, it felt like he was doing it for the final time as a race ...

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'More than just a driver' – How social media reacted to Daniel ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

After days of speculation, Daniel Ricciardo's exit from RB was confirmed on Thursday, with the team announcing that the Australian will be replaced by ...

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Helmut Marko confirms Daniel Ricciardo F1 axe knowledge after ... (PlanetF1)

As fans reacted to Red Bull not giving Daniel Ricciardo a proper send-off, Helmut Marko has explained the reason for that.

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Daniel Ricciardo sacked by F1 RB, replaced by Liam Lawson (ABC News)

Eight-time grand prix winner Daniel Ricciardo has been axed from his team RB, in what could be the end of his Formula 1 career.

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Lewis Hamilton pays tribute to Daniel Ricciardo following RB ... (Sky Sports)

Daniel Ricciardos Formula 1 career appears to be over after the Australian was released by RB with six rounds of the 2024 season remaining; seven-time world ...

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'Broken' Daniel Ricciardo 'not in a happy place' as Guenther Steiner ... (PlanetF1)

Daniel Ricciardo looked "broken" and "not in a happy place" prior to his Red Bull VCARB exit, accoridng to former F1 boss Guenther Steiner.

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Daniel Ricciardo lost 'killer instinct' after Red Bull - Marko - ESPN (ESPN F1)

Red Bull racing adviser Helmut Marko said he believes Daniel Ricciardo lost his killer instinct when he left Red Bull for Renault in 2019.

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Daniel Ricciardo replacement Liam Lawson: I didn't enjoy saga ... (ESPN F1)

New RB driver Liam Lawson said he did not enjoy being on the sidelines at the Singapore Grand Prix as the situation with Daniel Ricciardo unfolded.

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Liam Lawson speaks out on Daniel Ricciardo F1 exit with 'not a nice ... (PlanetF1)

Liam Lawson has admitted it was not a "nice feeling" to be in Singapore watching Daniel Ricciardo knowing that he would replace him.

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Liam Lawson Reveals When He Knew About Daniel Ricciardo's ... (Sports Illustrated)

VCARB's new F1 driver Liam Lawson revealed in an interview that he had known about replacing Daniel Ricciardo two weeks before the official announcement.

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From his Monaco magic to 'licking the stamp and sending it ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Daniel Ricciardo's time in F1 appears to have come to an end following his exit from RB, with the Australian being replaced by New Zealander Liam Lawson for ...

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Lewis Hamilton shares 'gross' memory in Daniel Ricciardo farewell ... (PlanetF1)

Lewis Hamilton has recalled the 'gross' shoey he did with Daniel Ricciardo as he left a heartfelt goodbye to the departing Australian.

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How Daniel Ricciardo's F1 career ended: From chasing Red Bull ... (The Athletic)

“These two races could be two of the most important of not only my season but potentially my career.” Speaking at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo ...

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Daniel Ricciardo broke 'handshake agreement' before Red Bull exit ... (PlanetF1)

Daniel Ricciardo broke handshake aggreements with two Red Bull F1 bosses before leaving the team, Helmut Marko has claimed.

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