Daniel Ricciardo releases emotional statement after being axed by VCARB for Liam Lawson

Daniel Ricciardo has spoken out for the first time since news of his VCARB dismissal was made public. The Aussie is being replaced by Liam Lawson for the final six races of the season, effectively ending his F1 career at the age of 35.

"I've loved this sport my whole life," Ricciardo wrote on Instagram. "It's wild and wonderful and been a journey. To the teams and individuals that have played their part, thank you. To the fans who love the sport sometimes more than me haha thank you. It'll always have its highs and lows but it's been fun and truth be told I wouldn't change it. Until the next adventure."

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