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- Mercedes offered Daniel Ricciardo a seat to replace Nico Rosberg for 2017 F1 season, revealed by Sky Sports presenter Rachel Brookes in *Drive* (07/05/26).
- Because Ricciardo remained under Red Bull contract, Mercedes signed Valtteri Bottas and paid Williams about £10 million to release him.
- He won the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, moved to Renault, joined McLaren in 2021, won the 2021 Italian Grand Prix, and left the sport in September 2024.
