The Singapore Grand Prix was a fairly sedate encounter, as the 62-lap race ran green, the first time in the event’s 15-year history that it has run caution-free. After the first lap, Lando Norris’ victory was never really in doubt—even if he was a little flirtatious with a couple of barriers—while Max Verstappen’s runner-up spot was also untroubled.

The lap put the visibly emotional Ricciardo — a popular figure in F1 — in the spotlight ahead of a widely expected decision to replace him with RB’s reserve driver Liam Lawson. It generated controversy, too.

Ricciardo’s post-race demeanor indicated an imminent end to his F1 career. He savored his last moments in the cockpit and fought tears during interviews. Ricciardo was the last driver to leave the paddock, busy saying goodbye to everyone.