Renault has confirmed that it has signed Daniel Ricciardo from Red Bull for the 2019 Formula 1 season. In a major coup the Australian will partner incumbent Nico Hulkenberg as the manufacturer continues its long-term ambition to fight for championships. Renault returned to F1 as a works team in 2016 and improved from ninth to sixth last year, and currently holds fourth position as the lead midfield team. It has previously outlined its desire to be in a position to battle for victories and the title from 2020. Ricciardo had been expected to sign on at Red Bull and hinted in Hungary that a deal was close, ostensibly bringing the protracted saga to a close. But on Friday Red Bull announced...
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