‘More than just a driver’ – How social media reacted to Daniel Ricciardo’s departure from RB with his F1 career seemingly at an end

Drivers and groups – each outdated and new – ship like to Ricciardo

Ricciardo himself shared an emotional put up within the moments after his departure from RB was introduced, which shortly sparked loads of feedback from drivers each outdated and new together with two of his former staff mates.

“Head up mate! Many extra stunning moments to return,” Max Verstappen – who raced with Ricciardo at Pink Bull – wrote, whereas McLaren’s Lando Norris merely stated: “Ly brother.”

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Ricciardo’s countryman Oscar Piastri posted “Congrats on all the pieces you achieved DR”, and Fernando Alonso regarded to the longer term by writing: “New adventures to return champ”

Talking of what lies forward, former F1 driver Marcus Ericsson – who now competes in IndyCar – appeared eager to steer Ricciardo to affix him, having commented: “You’re the person DR. Top quality individual and driver. At all times enjoyable racing you thru the years! And hey, it’s not too late to vary your thoughts about @indycar. I promise you’ll find it irresistible ‘over right here’.”

There have been additionally tributes from a few of Ricciardo’s rival groups, with Mercedes posting: “You’ve been an unimaginable competitor through the years. Thanks for the numerous enjoyable battles and the infectious power you delivered to our sport each on and off monitor. Enchanté, Daniel”

Alpine, in the meantime, mirrored on Ricciardo’s stint at Renault: “You performed an vital half in our staff’s historical past and no matter you do subsequent, we’ll all the time do not forget that smile. All the most effective, Honey Badger.”