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Daniel Ricciardo has hinted at a tinge of regret when he looks back at the career decision to leave Red Bull for Renault in 2018. The Australian was an academy driver for the Austrian squad when he made his debut. He raced for Torro Rosso in 2012 and 2013 and was promoted in 2014.
From 2014 onwards, Daniel Ricciardo was considered one of the best drivers on the grid. During his first season with Red Bull, he beat Sebastian Vettel and also scored three career wins. After Vettel's departure, Ricciardo became the de facto number one driver within the team.
He was joined by Max Verstappen in the 2016 mid-season as a result of a direct swap with Daniil Kvyat. Max was a young teenage sensation who was perceived as a future star by Red Bull. Ricciardo and Verstappen got along well, but by 2018, the team started leaning more and more towards the young Dutch, which in turn led to the Australian deciding to leave the team.
