35-Year-Old Daniel Ricciardo Dismissed by Red Bull Racing Mid-Season, Replaced by Liam Lawson

Sep 26, 2024, 04:12 PM

Daniel Ricciardo, the 35-year-old Formula 1 driver, has been dismissed by Red Bull Racing effective immediately, marking the end of his second stint in Formula 1. Ricciardo, who has had a notable career with multiple wins and podium finishes, will be replaced by Liam Lawson for the remaining six races of the 2024 season. Lawson, a young driver from New Zealand, will pair with Yuki Tsunoda as the team fights for points. Ricciardo's departure follows a series of underwhelming performances and internal team decisions. Helmut Marko commented that Ricciardo lost his 'killer instinct' after leaving Red Bull in 2018. Lawson will start with an expected grid drop due to an engine penalty. The decision has sparked significant reactions within the F1 community, with many expressing disappointment over the handling of Ricciardo's mid-season exit.