Ricciardo was always intended to be Red Bull's safety net. But fluctuating form and a series of decisions leaves the veteran out of F1.

F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo is leaving the RB immediately, the team announced Thursday, despite six races remaining on the calendar. Red Bull reserve

Daniel Ricciardo, an eight-time grand prix winner, has been fired by Red Bull Racing and will be replaced immediately by Liam Lawson at RB.