Daniel Ricciardo to leave McLaren at the end of the season
Thursday, 25 August 2022
The Australian has struggled to find form in the McLaren.
McLaren has announced that Daniel Ricciardo will be leaving the team at the end of the 2022 season.
The Australian was contracted with McLaren until the end of the 2023 season but, amid disappointing results, that agreement has been cut short and Ricciardo's final race for the team will be in Abu Dhabi later this year.
Ricciardo's frustrating spell at McLaren will be a disappointment for all parties and comes following an equally frustrating stint at Renault, where he moved after his time with Red Bull.
"Regardless of what this next chapter brings, I have no regrets and am proud of the effort and work I gave McLaren, especially the win in Monza, last season," he said.
"I've enjoyed working with everyone at McLaren both trackside and back in Woking [at the factory] and will be giving my all on and off track as we enjoy the remainder of the season together.
"I've never been more motivated to compete and be a part of a sport that I love so much and look forward to what comes next."
Ricciardo has been outperformed by teammate Lando Norris this season, and his position was clearly under threat, with McLaren widely reported to have an agreement in place with Piastri.
It remains to be seen whether Ricciardo will continue in Formula 1®, with the 33-year-old stating he will announce his next move in due course.
No words 💔 @danielricciardo & @McLarenF1 have mutually agreed to part ways at the end of the 2022 season 😔
— F1 Australian Grand Prix (@ausgrandprix) August 24, 2022
It isn't clear what his plans are for next season, however, we wish Daniel all the best for the future ❤️ #F1 pic.twitter.com/3BUBDM8yqw
