team driver McLaren Daniel Ricardo commented on the early termination of the contract with the team.
The contract with the 33-year-old Australian was calculated until the end of the 2023 season, but the driver will leave the team at the end of the 2022 championship.
“It was an honor to be part of the team for two seasons. My plans will be known a little later. I really enjoyed playing for the team and giving my best in every race. I look forward to what will happen next, — quotes the words of Ricciardo the press service of the team.
Last season Ricciardo finished eighth in the Formula 1 drivers’ standings. This year he scored 19 points and is 12th, his British teammate Lando Norris (76) is seventh. According to the media, the main candidate to replace Ricciardo at McLaren is another Australian, Oscar Piastri.
Previously Ricciardo played for Red Bull, Toro Rosso, Aston Martin, Renault, finished third twice at the end of the season.
Source : MatchTV
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