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Reflecting on Crossroads: Daniel Ricciardo’s Candid Take on His F1 Journey and Career Choices
"Reflecting on his choices…" – Daniel Ricciardo contemplates past decisions as his F1 career hangs in the balance.
Daniel Ricciardo muses over his choice to depart from Red Bull at the close of 2018.
Daniel Ricciardo candidly acknowledged that his choice to part ways with Red Bull might not have been the best move in his Formula 1 journey.
In a surprising move, Ricciardo stunned the Formula 1 community by declaring his exit from Red Bull during 2018.
This occurred when Ricciardo was vying for the championship, having secured his second victory of the season at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Yet, a contentious altercation with fellow team member Max Verstappen in Azerbaijan sparked discord among the team members.
Verstappen gradually gained superiority and typically had an advantage over Ricciardo, despite Ricciardo's strong start to the season.
Ricciardo's high-profile move to Renault, unfortunately, did not result in notable achievements.
In 2019, he didn't manage to secure a spot on the podium, but then he experienced one of the most successful years of his career amidst the pandemic in 202
However, prior to the postponed 2020 season, he made the decision to switch to McLaren for 2021 – a move that, in hindsight, appears to have been a greater error considering his challenging experiences
In an introspective conversation with Sky Sports following what might have been his last Formula 1 appearance at the Singapore Grand Prix the previous weekend, Nico Rosberg was questioned about any regrets he might have.
Ricciardo responded, "Reflecting on it, everything seemed logical in my mind at that moment. But was it the greatest choice I've made in my career?
Certainly, you can contend that it wasn't the case. I'm fine with that perspective. It's just one of those situations. Moreover, there's no assurance that had I remained, I would have achieved great success or secured various wins.
"It's uncertain. I won't claim that was the best choice I've ever made, but we all grow from our experiences."
"In the end, it led me to reconnect with my family. I have no desire to reflect on the past with any sense of regret or resentment."
"I suppose everything occurs with a purpose. It's all positive."
Liam Lawson is set to take over Ricciardo's seat at VCARB starting from the United States Grand Prix.
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