Daniel Ricciardo's move to Renault will be a benefit both to the team and to himself says the Aussie's future team mate Nico Hulkenberg.
Formula 1 was rocked last Friday by the news of Ricciardo's switch from Red Bull Racing to the works French outfit in a bold two-year deal starting in 2019.
For Hulkenberg, a resident of Enstone since the beginning of 2016, Renault's capturing of the seven-time Grand Prix winner is a testimony to the manufacturer's commitment and ambitions in Formula 1.
"I see this as absolutely positive. It shows how serious Renault are about attacking the Big Three: Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull," said the German driver who greeted Ricciardo with a message posted on Twitter:
"Welcome to the family Brooo.. 👊🏼 Looking forward to go hunting together next year! 😉"
Hulkenberg learned of the news last week while on holiday in Mallorca.
"Daniel is a great driver and a man who can do everything," he later told Germany's Bild.
"I do not have to hide from the challenge that awaits me this season, but for me, having such a great teammate is only positive, but it also shows how serious Renault is, if you're one of the drivers to get the top three in. "
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