through a tweet McLaren thanked Ricciardo for his dedication and contribution during this time.
We hope to finish the season strong together
“The team thanks Daniel for his dedication and contribution, including that victory memory in Monza. We hope to finish the season strong together,” says part of the team’s tweet.
McLaren Racing and Daniel Ricciardo have mutually agreed that Daniel will leave the team at the end of the 2022 season.
The team thanks Daniel for his dedication and contribution, including that memorable win in Monza. We look forward to finishing the season strongly together.
— McLaren (@McLarenF1)
August 24, 2022
Is mutually agreed decision It occurs exactly one year before the pilot’s contract ends.
Ricciardo joined the team from Renault in 2021.
Although the Australian took last year’s Italian Grand Prix at Monza, he has failed to match the performance of his British teammate Lando Norris.
For several weeks, various media have indicated that Ricciardo would be replaced by Oscar Piastricurrent reserve driver for Alpine.