The former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo recently shared a surprising opinion on sport, revealing his true priorities.
The Australian pilot was left out of Red Bull junior team, VCARBafter the Singapore Grand Prix last year. Fans and many respected members of the F1 paddock have expressed disagreement over the way his team handled his mid-season dismissal.
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After a string of disappointing results, Ricciardo failed to show the Red Bull family that he could consistently outperform his teammate, Yuki Tsunoda, leading to his ouster with six races remaining until the end of the season.
VCARB opted to replace the 35-year-old driver with New Zealander Liam Lawson, who was promoted from his role as reserve driver at Red Bull. Following the 2024 season, Lawson took another step forward by being promoted to race alongside Max Verstappen as part of the main team for 2025.
Since leaving the sport last year, Ricciardo has taken advantage of his free time to indulge in various activities, including developing his brand of Enchante derivative productsshare his passion for MotoGP and the NFL, and even hinted at a possible retirement.
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Ricciardo's laid-back approach and jovial attitude have charmed many fans, who discovered him through the Netflix sensation, Drive to Survive.
-His mischievous presence is clearly missed in the world of F1, given the public favorite is now being honored via social media.
In a compilation video posted on F1's official YouTube channel, Ricciardo is commemorated for his humor in the post titled “FUNNIEST MOMENTS in F1 in 2024.”
The former F1 driver appears in footage from what was likely his final season in the sport, but one comment in particular stands out now that Ricciardo is going through a different phase in his career.
As the video begins, Ricciardo jokes to the camera: “Priority to padel”, while gesturing above his head, then compares this to his priorities in F1, gesturing much lower.
Although the clip shows Ricciardo's ability to play down his difficult season, it could also reflect his state of mind after another difficult period in the sport. Ricciardo was joking, but was there any truth in his words? A return to F1 in the future seems unlikely, especially given his recent statements since leaving.
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Good to know
- Daniel Ricciardo gained notoriety thanks to his participation in the “Drive to Survive” series, which had a significant impact on the image of F1.
- Liam Lawson's rise to Red Bull could mark a new chapter for the team, with expectations raised for the 2025 season.
- Ricciardo has recently turned his attention to personal projects, signaling a change of direction in his racing career.
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