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Abiteboul takes blame for Ricciardo jumping ship

Cyril Abiteboul has accepted the blame for Renault being unable to hang on to Daniel Ricciardo for next year. Just as Renault are finally making strides forward competitively, with their first podium finish since 2011 achieved in the Eifel Grand Prix, Ricciardo is preparing to say goodbye. The Australian, who was third at the Nurburgring behind Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, decided before this season began that he was jumping ship to join McLaren for 2021. It was the result of a disappointing first year with Renault for Ricciardo after he had chosen to leave Red Bull, and he cited McLaren securing Mercedes engines for next season as an important factor in opting to move. Giving notice...
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