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“Didn’t Get Mauled”: Daniel Ricciardo Opens up on His Life After F1 Exit
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, AUG 11 – Ricciardo has reflected on his career and personal growth since leaving Formula 1 after 257 starts and eight wins, emphasizing self-exploration and new priorities away from racing.
- Daniel Ricciardo, the Australian former Formula One driver, opened up in August 2025 at Ray White's Connect conference on the Gold Coast about life after his last F1 race in 2024 Singapore Grand Prix.
- Ricciardo parted ways with the Racing Bulls, Red Bull’s junior team, following his release after a disappointing 2024 season and a six-race audition by Liam Lawson, ending his 14-year F1 career.
- He discussed his journey of self-exploration this year, revealing he has been trying to figure out who he is outside racing while appreciating life’s simple values and spending time hiking, including a recent trip to Alaska where he joked he did not get mauled by a grizzly.
- Ricciardo stated, “This is it,” expressing he is done with F1, and joked “Well, I haven’t been shaving my face” as his beard became a source of comfort during his transition away from the sport.
- His reflections indicate a move away from a fast-paced lifestyle toward mindfulness and appreciating close relationships, while Cadillac confirmed they have no intentions of signing him for their 2026 racing season debut.
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