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.

F1 returns this weekend for the first time without Daniel Ricciardo in 2024, but there is still speculation about his future in the sport.

Daniel Ricciardo has made an appearance at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, despite being axed by his VCARB team. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has reignited concerns that Max Verstappen could leave the team before his contract expires in 2028.

Former Red Bull driver David Coulthard explained that, if he was among those to represent Daniel Ricciardo, he would have him at the remaining US races this season, due to it being “such a great platform” for him individually.