Formula 1 fans have been hit with some disappointing news this week: Daniel Ricciardo’s return to the sport seems to have come to an abrupt halt.While it’s not the first time Ricciardo has exited the sport—he previously left after a stint with Renault before making a short-lived comeback—the latest departure feels a bit more final.

Red Bull boss Helmut Marko has revealed his choice to replace one of their key team members. The defending Formula 1 constructors' champions appear to have moved quickly to secure their main target, after being rocked by another departure in what has been a turbulent campaign.

The Australian driver was dropped from Red Bull reserve team RB earlier this week after a series of underwhelming performances