# Daniel Ricciardo on leaving Red Bull

> Ricciardo admits regretting 2018 switch to Renault but respects Max Verstappen's rise.
- Title: Daniel Ricciardo on leaving Red Bull · Motorsport | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: daniel ricciardo, red bull racing, renault f1 team, max verstappen, formula 1, 2018, 2021, 2023, sports, cars, Daniel, Ricciardo
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/does-daniel-ricciardo-regret-leaving-red-bull-for-renault/10869294
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-10-29T14:03:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: daniel ricciardo, red bull racing, renault f1 team, max verstappen, formula 1, f1, 2018, 2021, 2023, sports, cars
## 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’
## Key takeaway

Daniel Ricciardo says he wishes he stayed with Red Bull but doesn't regret leaving for Renault after 2018.