Daniel Ricciardo to drive for McLaren from 2021

LONDON: Australia's Daniel Ricciardo will leave the Renault Formula One team and race for McLaren from 2021.

"McLaren Racing announced today that it has signed Daniel Ricciardo to a multi-year agreement to race for the team in the Formula One World Championship from 2021," said McLaren in a statement on Thursday.

Renault also confirmed the move and said: "Within the unprecedented context of the 2020 season, discussions held with Daniel Ricciardo concerning a renewal of his contract beyond the end of 2020 have not been successful."

The 30-year-old will join Britain's Lando Norris who will start his third season at McLaren in 2021. IANS 

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