Ricciardo is contracted with the team until the end of next year but poor pℱerformances alongside Lando Norris have forced McLaren to cut ties early.

In the announcement, McLaren stated that it was "ಌmutually agreed" with Ricciardo that he would leave the team at the end of the season.

Piastr⛎i has not yet been confirmed as Ricciardo’s replacement but has been widely reported as the driver to fill his spot.

Speaking of the news, 🦄Ricciardo said: “It’s been a privilege to be a part of the McLar🤪en Racing family for the last two seasons but following several months of discussions with Zak & Andreas we have decided to terminate my contract with the team early and agree to mutually part ways at the end of this season.

"I’ll be announcing my own future plans in due course but ꩵregardless of what this next chapter brings, I have no regrets and am proud of the effort and work I gave McLaren, especially the win in Monza, last season. I’ve enjoyed working with everyone at McLaren both trackside and back in Woking and will be giving my all on and off track as we enjoy the remainder of the season together. I’ve never been more motivated to compete and be a part of a sport that I 🔴love so much and look forward to what comes next.”

Ricciardo has limited opಞtions for next year, although a return to Enstone with Alpine could be on the cards.

According to reports, Haas have contacted Ricciardo over a potential drive for next year, with the American outfit also considering Antonio Giovinazzi as a replacement for Mi♓ck Schumacher.

The August summer break has been littered with ‘168澳洲5最新开奖结果:silly season’ stories, kicked started by Sebastian Vettel’s shock retirement ahead of the Hungari🥀an Grand Prix.

After the race at the Hungᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚaroring, Fernando Alonso’s surprise switch to Aston Martin from Alpine🤡 was announced, catching the French team off-guard.

Alpine then announced Piastri as Alonso’s replacement but the reigning F2 champion denied that🦄 he would be driving for the team in 2023, hinting he would be joining McLaren, in place of Ricciardo.

It seems that will happen with the Woking o♛utfit announcing Ricciardo’s departure ahead🌃 of the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend.