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Daniel Ricciardo’s departure from Visa RB has sparked significant criticism for both the team and its larger counterpart, Red Bull Racing. The backlash stems not from fans’ lack of understanding of this choice but rather from the fact that Ricciardo did not receive a proper farewell. At the Singapore Grand Prix, his supporters were left to speculate that this might be his final race, with no formal acknowledgment of the end of a remarkable career. Helmut Marko sheds light on why Ricciardo had to be content with just the fastest lap time.
Reactions from the Fans
“Why was this news not announced before the Singapore weekend?” expressed a disappointed fan on social media. “This doesn’t make any sense; Ricciardo deserved a more fitting goodbye,” remarked another user. “He deserves infinitely better; it’s heartbreaking that it has to end like this.” The prevailing sentiment among Formula 1 enthusiasts is clear: “Red Bull has completely failed in this regard.”
Brundle’s Confusion
Former driver and F1 commentator Martin Brundle voiced similar confusion after the Singapore race. He couldn’t comprehend the ‘half-hearted’ farewell that Daniel Ricciardo received. After a thirteen-year career in Formula 1, wasn’t it fair for one of the sport’s most beloved drivers to enjoy a more memorable send-off? The Australian had to find solace in achieving the fastest lap, which at the last moment, he snatched from McLaren.
The Timing Behind the Departure
“The scheduling of Ricciardo’s news was influenced by various factors and existing commitments,” Helmut Marko explained to Motorsport-Total.com. “He was informed in due time, and his fitting farewell was the fastest lap. That allowed him to demonstrate his continued potential—even if he is no longer at Red Bull’s forefront. He has stated that he has come to terms with his situation. He accepts it, and we will see what his future plans entail.”
“Since he left us for Renault, Ricciardo seems to have lost his winning instinct,” Marko continued. “I’m not quite sure what happened there. But we need to make an assessment. The real question now is how Liam Lawson compares to Yuki (Tsunoda, editor’s note).” According to the 81-year-old Austrian, Red Bull plans to shift its focus toward nurturing the young talents it has within its ranks.
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