Visa Cash App RB team boss Laurent Mekies has spoken about Daniel Ricciardo’s departure after backlash back fans and Max Verstappen. On the back of the Singapore Grand Prix, eight-time Formula 1 Grand Prix winner Ricciardo was replaced by Liam Lawson after a string of disappointing performances.

Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s handling of Daniel Ricciardo’s exit was a “shame” as while the Aussie knew it was his last race, he couldn’t say it. Ricciardo said farewell to Formula 1 at the Singapore Grand Prix although it was not so much a goodbye as a rumour-filled weekend that it was his last event with VCARB.

Max Verstappen has slammed Red Bull for the handling of Daniel Ricciardo’s axing from Formula 1. The Australian star had been fighting for his career since he returned to the sport in 2023, with a potential Red Bull drive on the cards if he performed well.