Daniel Ricciardo says his switch from Red Bull to Renault for the 2019 Formula One season is one of the toughest decisions he's made in his entire life.
Ricciardo's surprise switch to Renault shocked the F1 world when it was announced yesterday afternoon. It was widely expected that the Australian would remain alongside Max Verstappen for next season, where Red Bull will run Honda power units for the first time.
The 29-year-old will partner Nico Hulkenberg at Renault. The French manufacturer currently sits fourth in the constructors' championship, 141 points behind Red Bull.
In a video posted on his personal Twitter account, Ricciardo said: "The news is out, it's real.