Lewis Hamilton, George Russel Pay Tribute To Daniel Ricciardo As Aussie Leaves Formula One

It was saddening news for Formula One fans aroud the world as Daniel Ricciardo announced that he had lost his seat at Visa Cashapp RB and will be moving away from the sport. Daniel Ricciardo's dismissal came in the middle of the season and young driver Liam Lawson is all set to take his place for the remaining races. After Ricciardo's departure from Formula One became official, 7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and his teammate George Russel both paid tribute to the Aussie driver via social media. 

Lewis Hamilton's Heartfelt Message For Ricciardo 

Lewis Hamilton via an Instagram post paid a heatfelt tribute to Daniel Ricciardo as the Aussie will no longer be a part of Formula One after 14 seasons in the sport. 

"It’s been a honour to compete with you over the years. I’ll never forget the battles, the laughs, and drinking out of your shoe. It was gross, but glad I got to do it with you bud.

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“You leave a legacy of always being yourself, which in this sport is never easy. You’ve taken it all with the biggest smile and I salute you for it. There is so much more for you up ahead and I can’t wait to see what you do next. Always here for you, man,” wrote Hamilton on Instagram. 

Russel Puts Out A Post For Ricciardo 

Mercedes driver George Russel also put out a post for Daniel Ricciardo with a message for the former Red Bull driver. 

“F1 won’t be the same without you, mate. All the best on the next adventure, Ricciardo Daniel,” wrote George Russel in his Instagram post.  

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George Russel in his message also joked around with Ricciardo as he changed his name around from Daniel Ricciardo to Ricciardo Daniel.