Helmut Marko confirms Daniel Ricciardo F1 axe knowledge after fan backlash

As followers reacted to Crimson Bull not giving Daniel Ricciardo a correct send-off, Helmut Marko has defined that was due to “a wide range of components and obligations”.

Though Ricciardo went into the Singapore weekend with a good suggestion that it might be his final race with hypothesis working rife, it wasn’t till Thursday, 4 days later, that official affirmation was made by VCARB.

Daniel Ricciardo ‘was knowledgeable’ Singapore can be his last race

Confirming that reserve driver Liam Lawson will drive for VCARB for the remainder of the season, workforce boss Laurent Mekies added: “Everybody right here at VCARB wish to thank Daniel for his laborious work throughout the final two seasons with us.

“He has introduced plenty of expertise and expertise to the workforce with a unbelievable angle, which has helped everybody to develop and foster a decent workforce spirit.

“Daniel has been a real gentleman each on and off the monitor and by no means with out that smile. He might be missed, however will all the time maintain a particular place throughout the Crimson Bull household.”

PlanetF1.com understands the door has been left open for Ricciardo to remain within the Crimson Bull Racing pool, however that might be his resolution.

Followers on X largely reacted angrily to VCARB and Crimson Bull not giving Ricciardo a correct send-off, calling it “embarrassing”, “surprising” and saying the Honey Badger “deserved higher” with a “correct” send-off.

“Y’all did him soiled,” wrote one consumer whereas additionally saying Ricciardo’s “departure is without doubt one of the worse issues I’ve witnessed in watching System One for over 60 years.”

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However in accordance with Marko, whereas the remainder of the world didn’t understand it was Ricciardo’s final race resulting from varied components, the eight-time Grand Prix winner knew upfront.

“[The timing] was associated to a wide range of components and obligations,” he advised Motorsport.com. “He was knowledgeable, and the worthy farewell efficiency was, I believe, the quickest lap.

“That also confirmed what potential he has, not constantly and never on the degree that may have justified him coming to Crimson Bull Racing, however that was an impeccable efficiency.

“I believe it was clearly communicated that he must be considerably higher than Yuki Tsunoda and he solely managed that in a number of races, so it was clear that this story of the prodigal son rejoining Crimson Bull Racing sadly didn’t work out.

“He mentioned very nicely that he’s at peace with himself, and he has come to phrases with the scenario and we’ll see what his plans for the longer term are.”

It was speculated earlier this week that sponsorship points have been behind the delayed announcement with some claiming Visa Money App particularly wished Ricciardo whereas others mentioned it was due to Hugo Boss.

The workforce has not mentioned something about that.

However regardless of the cause was, a minimum of Ricciardo knew and he completed his last F1 race with a seventeenth quickest lap stat to go together with his eight wins, 32 podium finishes, 1329 factors and three pole positions.

“I’ve liked this sport my complete life,” Ricciardo mentioned on social media. “It’s wild and great and been a journey.

“To the groups and people which have performed their half, thanks. To the followers who love the game typically greater than me haha thanks.

“It’ll all the time have its highs and lows however it’s been enjoyable and fact be advised I wouldn’t change it. Till the following journey.”

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