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The McLaren F1 team has announced the signing of Daniel Ricciardo for the 2021 season. The multi-year deal comes as Carlos Sainz will be moving to Ferrari next season.
The driver shuffle was triggered after news of [URL="https://www.team-bhp.com/news/sebastian-vettel-leave-ferrari-end-2020-season"] Sebastian Vettel parting ways with Ferrari[/URL]. With Carlos Sainz heading to Ferrari to partner Charles Leclerc, a vacant spot was available in McLaren.
McLaren then signed Ricciardo up, who already had a 2-year deal with Renault. The Australian considers a move to McLaren as a good opportunity, especially after it was revealed that the team would be getting Mercedes power units from the 2021 season.
Lando Norris will continue with McLaren for the 3rd consecutive year partnering Ricciardo.