Formula 1 hit: Ricciardo leaves Red Bull

Daniel Ricciardo wants to get closer to his goal of winning the Formula 1 World Championship title and has therefore decided on a spectacular change: The 29-year-old Australian will leave Red Bull and drive for the Renault team from 2019. Ricciardo has signed a two-year contract with the French racing team.

“Toughest decision of my career” “This was probably the most difficult decision I have had to make in my career so far,” said Ricciardo. “I have been impressed by their progress in just two years. I know that whenever Renault was involved in this sport, they ultimately won.” Ricciardo leaves Red Bull. © APA/afp / BORIS HORVAT

“We completely accept Daniel’s decision,” said Red Bull team boss Christian Horner about the most spectacular driver change so far for the coming season. Ricciardo's move to Renault is surprising at first glance. Because the French are only fourth in the constructors' championship, a long way behind Red Bull. But Renault, which took over Lotus at the end of 2015, has a lot of resources and can now underline its world championship ambitions with a top driver like Ricciardo. The driver carousel begins to turn Ricciardo will take Carlos Sainz Jr.'s place at Renault. which is only on loan from Red Bull to Renault. The Spaniard, in turn, could directly replace the man from Perth in 2019 and drive alongside Max Verstappen in the future. “We will now continue to evaluate the numerous options available before deciding who will drive alongside Max Verstappen in 2019,” Horner said.

Ricciardo now has to compete again with a German stable rival at Renault. In 2014, the Australian had outshined four-time world champion Vettel time and again in his Red Bull debut season. At Renault, Ricciardo will have to deal with Nico Hülkenberg in the future.

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Formula 1 hit: Ricciardo leaves Red Bull

This comes as a surprise. Daniel Ricciardo is leaving Red Bull and will drive for the Renault Formula 2019 team from 1. With this change, the Australian wants to increase his World Cup chances.

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