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Daniel Ricciardo Reflects on 2018 Red Bull Exit as a Major Regret

The Australian driver has expressed wishing he had stayed with Red Bull instead of moving to Renault after the 2018 season.

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File photo: DaHuzyBru / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Daniel Ricciardo at Bendat Basketball Centre in Perth, 19 Jan 2024 (archival portrait; not a photo of the reported 2026 reflection on his 2018 Red Bull exit) · Image source and license

According to Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories, Daniel Ricciardo, who secured seven Grand Prix wins with Red Bull, has openly admitted that leaving the team at the end of 2018 was a decision he now regrets. His departure surprised many in the Formula 1 community, as it left Max Verstappen as Red Bull's clear lead driver.

After switching to Renault for the 2019 season, Ricciardo faced new challenges while Verstappen went on to dominate with four consecutive world championships starting in 2021. Ricciardo's reflection highlights the impact of career moves in the highly competitive environment of Formula 1.

This candid admission offers fans and analysts a deeper understanding of the pressures and considerations drivers face when making pivotal career decisions within top-tier racing teams.

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