{"id":345125,"date":"2025-08-14T23:52:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T23:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/345125\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T23:52:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T23:52:10","slug":"ex-f1-star-daniel-ricciardo-admits-daunting-future-ahead-as-reality-of-axe-kicks-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/345125\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-F1 star Daniel Ricciardo admits \u2018daunting\u2019 future ahead as reality of axe kicks in"},"content":{"rendered":"

Daniel Ricciardo<\/a> has admitted he could face a ‘daunting’ future as he continues to adjust to life away from the track. <\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe popular Australian was axed by Racing Bulls<\/a><\/b> following the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, and despite plenty of speculation surrounding a potential return to action, has likely raced in F1 for the last time. <\/p>\n

\nRicciardo has been enjoying his time out of the spotlight since being dropped by the Red Bull junior team midseason, opting to dedicate his focus on promoting his own brands in the world of fashion and wine<\/a><\/b>, while taking the opportunity to travel the world<\/a><\/b>. <\/p>\n

\nBack on home turf, however, the 36-year-old provided a rare interview at Ray White’s Connect<\/a> conference in the Gold Coast, opening up on how he plans to make the most of his the future following his exit from F1 last year. <\/p>\n

\n“I\u2019ve been trying to figure out who I am other than this race car driver,” he said. “I\u2019ve come to appreciate the little things more and the meaning of the importance of family and friends. <\/p>\n

\n\u201cYou just have to take everything one step at a time. If you look too far ahead, everything looks a bit daunting.” <\/p>\n

Daniel Ricciardo has previously been linked with a return to F1 with Cadillac
\nRicciardo reflects on achieving childhood dream<\/p>\n

\nThe eight-time race winner also reflected on his upbringing and what sparked his desire to compete in F1, with the fan-favourite driver now searching for something to replace the adrenaline rush<\/a><\/b> of the pinnacle of motorsport. <\/p>\n

\n“[My] childhood was great,” the ex-Red Bull driver also admitted during the rare public appearance. “I was always driven to do something that scared me a bit. <\/p>\n

\n“The reason I got into racing was because no one was really doing it. It was my chance to do something a little bit cooler than everyone else. <\/p>\n

\n“I was just showing off, but showing off has got me to a really good place in life.” <\/p>\n

\nF1 HEADLINES:<\/b> Christian Horner faces fresh criticism as FIA expose \u2018secretive\u2019 teams approach<\/a> <\/p>\n

\nREAD MORE:<\/b> Lewis Hamilton facing impossible Mercedes-Ferrari decision<\/a> <\/p>\n

\nREAD MORE:<\/b> Christian Horner\u2019s Red Bull \u2018termination’ details revealed after brutal F1 axe<\/a> <\/p>\n

\nREAD MORE:<\/b> F1 driver salaries: What stars including Hamilton and Verstappen earn<\/a><\/p>\n

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