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Daniel Ricciardo to leave Red Bull at the end of 2018, set for Renault switch

Red Bull has confirmed Daniel Ricciardo will leave the team at the end of the season.

Ricciardo will leave Red Bull having spent the last five seasons with the team, winning on seven occasions and claiming 29 podium finishes. The 29-year-old has been a member of the Red Bull family since 2009, starting his Formula One career with HRT in 2011 before spending two seasons with Red Bull's sister team Toro Rosso in 2012 and 2013.

It is expected that Ricciardo will make the switch to Renault for 2019, partnering Nico Hulkenberg.

Reflecting on the announcement, team boss Christian Horner said: "We fully respect Daniel's decision to leave Aston Martin Red Bull Racing and we wish him all the best in his future.