Mark Webber Announces Daniel Ricciardo as Red Bull Racing Replacement Driver

Formula One driver Mark Webber has announced that Daniel Ricciardo will replace him at Red Bull Racing.  James Allen first reported the news on his website Sunday, as Webber informed the reporter of the decision prior to Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix during a segment on Australian Network 10. Ricciardo has yet to officially acknowledge his status as Red Bull Racing’s newest driver and will not until he has signed the contract, telling Allen: Honestly mate, not yet. Until it’s a done deal and I’ve been given the nod and it’s all settled I’m not going to get excited. Who knows? Kimi [Raikkonen] could well still be in contention along with a few other guys. If it gets done then I’ll get excited fo...

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