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Ricciardo: Vettel news sparked early decision to join McLaren

Daniel Ricciardo says the unexpected news of Sebastian Vettel's exit from Ferrari at the end of 2020 compelled him to sign with McLaren without further due last month. Vettel's scheduled departure from the Scuderia set in motion Carlos Sainz's move to Maranello which in turn triggered Ricciardo's decision to leave Renault at the end of his lucrative two-year deal with the French outfit. The Aussie's move surprised many as the changes have taken place before this year's truncated season has started. Webber puzzled by Ricciardo's botched Ferrari opportunities But Ricciardo believes that waiting to gauge McLaren's form this season before committing to the papaya squad could have jeopardized...
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