Does Daniel Ricciardo regret leaving Red Bull for Renault?
Back in July 2018, Daniel Ricciardo was one of the most highly-rated drivers in the Formula 1 paddock. He had been in the Red Bull family for a decade, since his early junior single-seater career, and was now spearheading the brand’s effort in the world championship. But when Cyril Abiteboul came knocking with a Renault F1 deal, Ricciardo decided to make that bold switch, even though he had ...…
Daniel Ricciardo has not explicitly stated that he regrets leaving Red Bull for Renault. In fact, he seems to be torn on the matter, acknowledging that it was a bold decision but also not knowing the reality of how things would have played out if he had remained at Red Bull. Ricciardo won two grand prix in his first stint at Red Bull, while Renault finished fourth in the constructors' championship in 2019.
However, Ricciardo struggled at McLaren, failing to secure any podium finishes and ultimately leaving for AlphaTauri in 2021. Despite his underperformance, Ricciardo did not renew his contract when his stint at AlphaTauri/RB came to an end. When asked about his decision in the Beyond The Grid podcast, Ricciardo admitted that it was a pivotal moment and that he is still curious about what could have been.
However, he also stated that Max Verstappen, who was becoming increasingly dominant at Red Bull, made it difficult to determine whether he would have been able to keep up the pace.
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