In response, Mekies conceded that the situation was not “ideal,” but noted that the outpouring of support for Ricciardo from around the sport is a testament to how much the driver meant to Formula 1.

Max Verstappen has expressed that Daniel Ricciardo deserved a "nicer" exit from Formula 1 than the inconspicuous one that he

Daniel Ricciardo and his RB Formula One team knew before last month’s Singapore Grand Prix that he was leaving and having to pretend otherwise was “not ideal”, says principal Laurent Mekies.

RB boss Laurent Mekies has said that the team could have handled Daniel Ricciardo's exit from Formula 1 better.

Max Verstappen has voiced his disappointment over the abrupt and quiet exit of former teammate Daniel Ricciardo from Formula 1, following the Singapore Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver believes that the eight-time Grand Prix winner deserved a more fitting and respectful farewell from the sport,