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.

RB team principal Laurent Mekies has conceded Daniel Ricciardo ’s exit from F1 was “not ideal”. Ricciardo bowed out of F1 following the Singapore Grand Prix. Rumours were rife heading into the weekend about Ricciardo’s future, but crucially, nothing had been announced by either VCARB or Red Bull.

RB boss Laurent Mekies has admitted that the team does harbour regrets over how Daniel Ricciardo's premature Formula 1 departure

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

Daniel Ricciardo contested his final Grand Prix as a VCARB driver in Singapore, but that was only confirmed days later.

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,