Daniel Ricciardo will not play for the Renault team next season. The Australian has signed a contract with the McLaren team, where he will succeed Carlos Sainz, who appears to be leaving for Ferrari. This is usually reliable Motorsport.com reported.
It seems to be an exciting day today in the world of Formula 1. Reportedly, both Ferrari and McLaren will announce its new driver for 2021. Renault also seems to be putting a surprise out of the hat in the coming days. A true chair dance has begun to emerge since the announced farewell to Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari. Sainz seems to take his place and this created a free seat at McLaren. This is now being filled in by Ricciardo, so late Motorsport.com know.
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Ricciardo is said to have informed Renault yesterday that he will not renew his expiring contract. The Australian embarked on a new adventure last season after years of working with Red Bull. However, the adventure did not turn out as Ricciardo had hoped and the Perth man now draws his conclusions. McLaren seems to be taking bigger steps than Renault and in that respect, Ricciardo’s decision seems logical. Ricciardo’s move coincides with the transfer from Sainz, who is also likely to announce his transfer today.
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This will create a real seat dance in Formula 1. With Sainz as the new Ferrari driver and Ricciardo as the new McLaren leader, it remains to be seen who will be appointed by Renault and what the decision Vettel will make about his future. Despite the fact that the season has not yet started, it promises to be an exciting period.
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