Daniel Ricciardo's ex-F1 boss reveals SECRET meeting

Daniel Ricciardo, VCARB, Visa, RB, Singapore, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

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Ex-Ricciardo boss reveals SECRET meeting

Daniel Ricciardo's F1 axe attracted criticism

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Sunday 17 November 2024 21:00

Daniel Ricciardo's former F1 boss has revealed the secret meeting that occurred between himself and the Aussie prior to his exit.

The 35-year-old was axed from F1 after a series of poor performances in 2024, and promptly replaced by Liam Lawson.

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However, the nature of Ricciardo’s exit from F1 attracted major criticism, with rumours of his replacement swirling around the paddock before he even raced in Singapore.

Amid constant questions about whether he would be sacked, the Aussie endured a disastrous weekend which saw him finish last of the remaining runners, a result which sealed his F1 fate.

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The way RB handled Ricciardo's exit attracted criticism, with some arguing the star did not receive a proper send-off for his F1 career.

However, RB CEO Peter Bayer has since defended the way they handled Ricciardo's exit, and stated that in a secret meeting with the star it was communicated how his exit would be handled.

"We had agreed with Daniel that we would not communicate it,” Bayer said to Auto Motor und Sport.

“We knew that we would look a bit odd as a team. But we also did it to protect the driver. It was his wish."