Daniel Ricciardo's exit from F1, while emotional, was certainly not a surprise. While the Australian was able to hold his own against teammate Yuki Tsunoda in some races, in most, his grey performances would give little reason for hope in him coming back into his own after his McLaren stint debacle. Alan Permane, Racing Bulls' Racing Director, speaks about Ricciardo's inconsistency and the potential mental woe that lead to his eventual Formula 1 exit.