Daniel Ricciardo believes a podium at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix would be a “fitting end” to his 10-year association with Red Bull.
The Australian will be off to Renault in 2019 and has been eager for one last ‘shoey’ in the dark blue overalls but luck hasn’t been on his side in recent races.
Ricciardo retired while second in Mexico and finished just 0.4s behind Kimi Raikkonen in fourth last time out in Brazil, still he’s not giving up hope ahead of the season finale.
“I’m sure it’s going to be emotional afterwards, especially when I cross the line for the last time with the team,” he said in Red Bull’s race preview.
“But I’m going there guns a blazing, showing a lot of love. Hopefully the love shows me back and I can spray some fake champagne on Sunday, which would be a fitting farewell.”
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While the straights of Yas Marina may not suit his RB14 so well, the ‘Honey Badger’ does think a strong result is possible.
“Abu Dhabi has always been a pretty good track for me and I enjoy going there,” Ricciardo said.
“I’m yet to get an Abu Dhabi podium, but that would be a pretty awesome way to end my stint with Red Bull and to end the season.”