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Daniel Ricciardo on leaving Red Bull
Ricciardo admits regretting 2018 switch to Renault but respects Max Verstappen's rise.
In brief
Ricciardo admits regretting 2018 switch to Renault but respects Max Verstappen's rise. Daniel Ricciardo says he wishes he stayed with Red Bull but doesn't regret leaving for Renault after 2018. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Ricciardo's 2018 switch
Daniel Ricciardo left Red Bull for Renault in 2018 after winning two grands prix.
Ricciardo's 2019 performance
Ricciardo failed to achieve a single podium finish in 2019 with Renault.
Renault's 2019 standings
Renault finished fourth in constructors' championship behind McLaren in 2019.
Ricciardo's 2021 move
Ricciardo signed with Renault for 2021 after pandemic delays.
Ricciardo's 2023 replacement
Oscar Piastri replaced Ricciardo at McLaren for 2023 after underperformance.
Verstappen's rise
Max Verstappen won four consecutive world championships with Red Bull.
Ricciardo's regret
Ricciardo says he wishes he stayed with Red Bull but doesn't regret leaving for Renault.
“I still don’t really know how to answer it, because I definitely don’t want to say, ‘Oh, yeah, I would have been world champion if I stayed’”
What matters most
Daniel Ricciardo says he wishes he stayed with Red Bull but doesn't regret leaving for Renault after 2018.
