F1 TV has been criticised by fans for a blunt description of Daniel Ricciardo in the form of an editorialised graphic broadcast live to viewers.
The Australian has had a difficult few weeks during which his future in the sport was thrust into doubt. He has struggled for form and confidence with McLaren, and the team announced last month that he will be released from his contract a year early.
Ricciardo will be replaced by his fellow Australian Oscar Piastri after a lengthy legal battle with Alpine over the F2 champion's future. And it emerged that McLaren signed the younger racer to a contract while he was still under the impression he could fight for his future with the team.
