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Daniel Ricciardo Hands Out Saddest Advice in Red-Raw Admission
Ricciardo said he was let go twice in two years and won 8 of more than 250 Formula 1 races, underscoring the sport’s toll.
- With six races remaining in the 2024 season, the Aussie driver parted ways with Racing Bulls after the Singapore Grand Prix.
- The 36-year-old said the highs and lows of his career took their toll, admitting there were days he felt "very uninterested."
- Ricciardo noted he won eight races after entering over 250, comparing his success rate to a team sport where a 50 per cent record is likely better than most.
- Ultimately, the driver admitted to Ford CEO Farley he was "grateful" the team decided for him, saying it would have been hard to say he was done.
- Reflecting on his career, Ricciardo advised aspiring drivers to "remove your ego as much as possible" and "close the door" when making honest decisions about their future.
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Daniel Ricciardo reveals ‘gratitude’ to Red Bull for career-ending F1 decision
Daniel Ricciardo has issued a frank reflection on the circumstances that led to his retirement from Formula 1, saying he was “grateful” to Red Bull for taking the decision out of his hands. The Australian’s career in F1 came to an abrupt end in 2024, losing his drive with Racing Bulls after the Singapore Grand Prix, and was replaced by Kiwi Liam Lawson. Ricciardo had been handed the seat with the Faenza-based squad a year previously, taking the …
It has been a year and a half since Daniel Ricciardo left Formula 1, after being relieved by Liam Lawson in Racing Bulls and although in principle the decision of the Red Bull leadership seemed to be cruel to the Australian driver, Daniel himself now claims that it was the best thing that could happen to him, because somehow he saved the process of making the decision to leave the Grand Circus. Here we tell you the story behind Ricciardo’s dismi…
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Ricciardo Reflects on Career, Thanks Red Bull for F1 Closure
Daniel Ricciardo reflects on his 14-season F1 career, expressing gratitude to Red Bull for ending it. After eight Grand Prix wins, his trajectory shifted during a challenging time with McLaren, leading to self-doubt about his future in racing. Despite battling injuries and emotional tolls in 2023, he acknowledges that the decision to end his career wasn't his own, yet finds relief in that clarity. Ultimately, Ricciardo recognizes that accepting …
'I Got Let Go': Ricciardo Finally Admits He Was Done
Once the late-brake rascal with the grin you could see from pit wall to pit exit, he’s now telling the story drivers almost never share — the quiet moment when the roar fades and honesty walks in — and somehow it’s funny, sharp, and a little sore all at once; you’ll chuckle, you’ll wince, and you’ll want to know what he realized as the last man walking out of the paddock that night. 😅🏁💔 #F1 #DanielRicciardo #Motorsport
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