Visa RB announced on Thursday that Daniel Ricciardo will be immediately replaced by reserve driver Liam Lawson. After a questionable season, Ricciardo bids farewell to his team and likely to Formula 1. The ever-smiling Australian has undoubtedly left his mark on motorsports over the past 13 years. With 285 starts, 8 victories, 32 podiums, and a plethora of shoey’s, we reflect on the career of the honey badger.
Debut with HRT
A 22-year-old Daniel Ricciardo poses with the HRT logo during the 2011 British GP. The Australian test driver for Red Bull has inherited the seat of Indian Narain Karthikeyan, thus making his debut in Formula 1.
Two Seasons with Toro Rosso
In 2012, Red Bull deemed Daniel Ricciardo good enough for a seat at Toro Rosso, the Austrians’ training team. He ended up alongside Frenchman Jean-Eric Vergne. The duo remained in Faenza also in 2013.
Five Seasons with Red Bull
In 2014, Ricciardo finally moved up to Red Bull. In his first season, he finished third in the championship, above teammate and reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel. The honey badger later joined forces with Daniil Kvyat and a young Max Verstappen.
In 2018, Daniel Ricciardo won the GP of Monaco for the first time. It was his seventh and last victory with the Red Bull team. After the race, a dive into the pool resulted in this iconic photo.
From Renault to McLaren
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Daniel Ricciardo’s Career Shifts in 2023
After a few months of working as a reserve driver for Red Bull, Daniel Ricciardo is back on the grid in 2023. He is replacing a struggling Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri. The following year, when the team is renamed Visa Cash App RB, he retains his spot alongside Yuki Tsunoda.
Ricciardo’s Unexpected Departure
Then, suddenly, it’s the end of the line for Daniel Ricciardo. After a questionable season, he is replaced by reserve driver Liam Lawson ahead of the Austin GP. The New Zealander had already filled in for him in five races in 2023.
