Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 journey has come to a sudden and painful halt. The Australian driver, once celebrated as one of the grid’s brightest talents, has been axed by Red Bull in favor of for the last six races of the 2024 season.

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.

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has been speaking about the 35-year-old's axing from the team, telling Motorsport-Total that the Milton Keynes-based outfit are 'interested' in continuing their association with the Australian, in an ambassador role.