F1 chief drops Ricciardo BOMBSHELL as axed RB star lined up as shock replacement

An ex-Formula 1 team principal has revealed that Daniel Ricciardo’s name appeared at the top of a replacement list following his departure.Ricciardo was recently dropped by Visa Cash App RB mid-season, potentially forcing him into an early retirement from the sport. The Aussie star spent the majority of his F1 career affiliated with the Red Bull family, having driven for the main team, the junior team, and in his role as reserve driver when he was left without a seat at the start of the 2023 season.Many within the paddock were shocked when the 35-year-old made the questionable decision to leave Red Bull following the 2018 season, no longer content with playing second fiddle to team-mate Max Verstappen.Ricciardo left Christian Horner’s outfit for Renault where he competed for the 2019 and 2020 season in a move that many fans claim marked the beginning of the end for his F1 career.