Daniel Ricciardo Reflects on Career Choices Amid Uncertain F1 Future: ‘At the Time, Everything Made Sense

'In that moment…' – Daniel Ricciardo contemplates career missteps as his F1 future remains unclear

Daniel Ricciardo looks back on his choice to exit Red Bull at the conclusion of 2018.

Daniel Ricciardo has candidly acknowledged that his choice to depart from Red Bull may not have been "the best decision" of his Formula 1 career.

In a surprising move, Ricciardo revealed in mid-2018 that he would be leaving Red Bull, sending shockwaves through the Formula 1 community.

The moment occurred when Ricciardo was vying for the championship after securing his second victory of the season at the Monaco Grand Prix.

A heated conflict with fellow driver Max Verstappen in Azerbaijan created friction among the team members.

Verstappen had gradually become dominant and usually outperformed Ricciardo, despite Ricciardo's strong start to the season.

Ricciardo's lucrative move to Renault didn't lead to major achievements in the end.

In 2019, he did not secure any podium finishes, but he experienced one of the most successful years of his career in 2020 amidst the pandemic.

However, prior to the postponed 2020 season, he made the decision to switch to McLaren for 2021. This could be considered a more significant error due to the difficulties he faced competing with L

In a contemplative conversation with Sky Sports following what could be his last race in Formula 1 at the Singapore Grand Prix last weekend, Nico Rosberg was questioned about any regrets he might have.

Ricciardo responded: "Looking back, I can say that at the time, everything seemed logical to me. Was it the optimal choice for my career?

"Certainly, you could contend that it wasn't the case. I'm fine with that perspective. It's one of those situations. Additionally, there's no certainty that if I had remained, I would have achieved great things and won various accolades."

"You can never be certain. I won’t claim that it was the best choice I ever made, but you gain experience and knowledge from everything."

"Ultimately, it led me to reconnect with my family. I don't want to reflect on the past with any feelings of sadness or resentment."

"I believe that everything happens for a reason. It's all fine."

It is anticipated that Liam Lawson will take over from Ricciardo at VCARB starting with the United States Grand Prix.

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