Though Ricciardo had one other yr to run on his contract at McLaren, he and the staff mutually reached a deal for them to half methods on the finish of this season within the wake of disappointing outcomes.

Whereas Ricciardo was hardly ever in a position to present his true potential at McLaren, having struggled to get on prime of its automobile idea, the staff is obvious that it can not blame him fully for the scenario.

In reality, staff principal Andreas Seidl says that duty for the way issues performed out must be shared between each squad and driver for by no means having been capable of finding the proper resolution.

“Ultimately we’ve to acknowledge we did not make it work collectively regardless of all of the dedication that was there from Daniel’s aspect, from the staff’s aspect, and regardless of all the hassle we’ve all put in,” he stated.

“It is clearly not the result that we weren’t on the lookout for, however on the similar time it is vital now to modify our focus in direction of the 9 races left collectively and giving all of it once more as a staff.

“Daniel will do the identical and attempt to end our relationship on a excessive, which might be vital as a result of we’re in a detailed battle with the Alpine vehicles. Undoubtedly we wish to get again into P4 within the constructors’ championship.”

Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL36, leaves the storage

Picture by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Pictures

Whereas Ricciardo did present occasional indicators of promise throughout the 18 months he has had with the staff, particularly his win on the 2021 Italian Grand Prix, he nonetheless stays barely adrift of teammate Lando Norris in tempo phrases.

And though the staff might have given Ricciardo extra time to see what he might do, Seidl says the outfit tried the whole lot it might to assist him.

“I believe it is crucial to state that from my viewpoint, and I believe from the staff’s aspect, there was an enormous dedication and a variety of effort went with a view to make this work,” added Seidl. “The identical occurred from the Daniel’s aspect.

“Crucial factor for me is we at all times work along with our colleagues but additionally race drivers. Now we have an open and trustworthy and clear dialogue internally between one another, which we at all times had. I believe that’s what occurred there.

“We tried the whole lot we might from either side. Sadly, we could not make it work, which is clearly my duty being answerable for the staff. That is how I see it.”

McLaren CEO Zak Brown admitted that the staff by no means anticipated such difficulties with Ricciardo, having lured him away from Renault on the finish of the 2020 season.

“I believe it’s truthful to say that we’re all stunned it didn’t ship extra outcomes and extra Monza-like performances,” he stated.

“Clearly he’s acquired a incredible CV and got here into us as a seven-time grand prix winner, and leaves us as an eight-time grand prix winner with 9 races to go.

“Who is aware of what occurs later this yr. Hopefully he’ll discover his type in a brand new surroundings.”