
Daniel Ricciardo to leave McLaren after contract is terminated early
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Daniel Ricciardo will leave McLaren at the end of the season after the Formula One team announced they terminated his contract early, bringing an end to speculation over the Australian’s future and paving the way for the highly rated Oscar Piastri to be offered a seat for 2023. All that stuff’s still there.” McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl acknowledged the “challenges” both the team and Ricciardo faced across the last couple of seasons, particularly after the changes to racing regulations at the start of this campaign. “We will never forget that memorable race win in Monza which was a great boost for the whole team.” open image in gallery Ricciardo ended McLaren’s nine-year wait for a victory at Monza but was outperformed by Lando Norris Ricciardo said in a statement released by McLaren: “It’s been a privilege to be a part of the McLaren family for the last two seasons but following several months of discussions with Zak and Andreas we have decided to terminate my contract with the team early and agree to mutually part ways at the end of this season. “I’ll be announcing my own future plans in due course but 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.” The news comes ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend as Formula One returns from its summer break.
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