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Martin Brundle has claimed Daniel Ricciardo’s career has “played out badly” as he slammed his decision to leave Red Bull. Brundle said Ricciardo’s decision to switch Red Bull for Renault at

the end of 2018 was the “wrong move for him”. Brundle suggested Ricciardo has “lost his mojo” after several seasons of battling in the midfield. The Australian picked up seven wins at Red

Bull but has secured just one victory since leaving and driving for Renault and McLaren. Speaking to Sky Sports F1, Brundle said: “He shouldn’t have left Red Bull, that’s how it looks to me.

The Renault move was the wrong move for him. He didn’t fancy staying around what he thought was Team Verstappen, which there was an element of truth in that. “So it’s just played out badly

all the way along, he has lost his mojo a little bit. When I see Daniel starting outside the top ten and running outside the top ten all afternoon, that’s not him. That’s not where he’s at,

we know he’s better than that. I find that painful to watch, I can’t imagine how painful it has been for Daniel to be in that car falling backwards through the field so maybe it’s a blessed

relief all around and he will come back and show his mettle.” READ MORE: DANIEL RICCIARDO OPENS UP ON F1 FUTURE WITH 'ARROGANT' STATEMENT However, he admitted he would not remain

in F1 purely to make up the numbers and that any new offer would have to give him a chance of winning races. He commented: “I want to be able to fight for podiums and wins. Going through

everything I've gone through the last handful of years that’s what gives me the most happiness. “One thing that’s remained unchanged for me is I’ve never wanted to be a driver just to

be on the grid. Of course, I love this sport and I love everything that comes with it but especially now at this point in my career it's just about winning. Getting that taste of

champagne or sparkling wine.”