Daniel Ricciardo insists he has taken one of the most difficult decisions in his career after deciding to leave Red Bull and drive for Renault from 2019. Both Ricciardo and Red Bull have been bullish when asked about what many considered a routine contract extension in recent weeks.

Red Bull then announced yesterday that the Australian had informed them he would be leaving at the end of the current F1 season — with his move to Renault confirmed soon afterwards.