Daniel Ricciardo moves from Renault to McLaren for 2021

Australian Daniel Ricciardo will depart Renault and race for McLaren in 2021, the British Formula One staff stated in a press release on Thursday.

The 30-year-old, winner of seven races for Red Bull, will companion British driver Lando Norris and replaces Spaniard Carlos Sainz who is ready to hitch Ferrari as Sebastian Vettel’s alternative.

Ferrari have but to verify Sainz’s arrival after saying on Tuesday that Vettel can be leaving after six years at Maranello.

McLaren stated Ricciardo had signed a multi-year take care of the previous champions, who completed fourth general final 12 months however haven’t received a race since 2012.

“Signing Daniel is another step forward in our long-term plan and will bring an exciting new dimension to the team, alongside Lando,” stated McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown.

The American paid tribute to Sainz for “the excellent job he has been doing for McLaren in helping our performance recovery plan.

“He is a real team player and we wish him well for his future beyond McLaren,” he added.

Renault issued a brief assertion saying discussions with Ricciardo over a renewal of his contract had not been profitable.

They gave no indication of who may change the favored Australian, though media hypothesis has recommended double world champion Fernando Alonso may make a comeback with the staff that took him to his titles in 2005 and 2006.

The 38-year-old Spaniard final drove for McLaren in Formula One in 2018.

“In our sport, and particularly within the current extraordinary situation, reciprocated confidence, unity and commitment are, more than ever, critical values for a works team,” stated Renault staff boss Cyril Abiteboul.

“I am confident that the 2020 season will allow us to accomplish even more together. Our ambitions and the strategy of Renault DP World F1 Team remain unchanged.”