Big smiling Daniel Ricciardo had hoped for one last celebratory ‘Shoey’ with Red Bull on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix podium on Sunday but, despite a long stint in the lead, his wish was not to be granted. The Renault-bound Australian finished fourth in Formula 1’s season-ender, one place behind team mate Max Verstappen, in his farewell to a team who have backed him since he was a teenager. The sweaty race shoe that the smiling Australian has in the past filled with champagne to drink from, and forced on reluctant victims, remained out of sight. “I would have loved a podium, so I can’t be ecstatic with fourth,” said Ricciardo after his 100th race for Red Bull in 150 career starts....
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