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.

RB boss Laurent Mekies has said that the team could have handled Daniel Ricciardo's exit from Formula 1 better.

Max Verstappen says Red Bull's handling of Daniel Ricciardo's exit was a "shame" as while he knew it was his last race, he couldn't say it.

Max Verstappen pulled no punches as he criticised Red Bull over Daniel Ricciardo’s exit. After a string of disappointing performances, fans’ favourite Ricciardo was let go by Red Bull after the Singapore Grand Prix, with his VCARB seat being given to highly-rated Liam Lawson.

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.

RB's team principal admitted the handling of Daniel Ricciardo's sacking was "not ideal", before his replacement more than justified the decision.

Daniel Ricciardo contested his final Grand Prix as a VCARB driver in Singapore, but that was only confirmed days later.

The CEO of Red Bull-owned RB says Daniel Ricciardo actually asked for the news about his team axe to be delayed until after the