What does Ricciardo’s McLaren sidestep mean for his F1 career?
Daniel Ricciardo's decision to leave Renault for McLaren, on the face of it, is a switch from one midfield team to another. But with McLaren's upwardly-mobile outlook, it could be a better fit for the Australian - and has the potential to be a success.
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No Formula 1 silly season drama would be complete without Daniel Ricciardo playing a big role.
When news broke of Sebastian Vettel's exit from Ferrari, Ricciardo was quickly touted as a potential replacement. He had been subject to interest from Ferrari in the past, and would bring some race winning, star quality to the team in place of the outgoing Vettel.
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