global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

Daniel Ricciardo

Ricciardo makes INCREDIBLE admission about career prediction

Joe Ellis

Joe Ellis Tuesday 18 July 2023 23:12

Daniel Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo has admitted that he wasn't sure he would ever race again after his final grand prix for McLaren in 2022.

The 34-year-old was axed from the Woking stable in favour of fellow Australian Oscar Piastri, who recorded his best F1 finish of fourth at the recent British GP.

Ricciardo landed himself the role of reserve driver at Red Bull, the team where he won seven of his eight races, but has now stepped up to a race seat.

He will drive for Red Bull's sister team AlphaTauri for the rest of 2023 after Nyck de Vries was let go by the team following 10 pointless races.

READ MORE: Horner paves way for Ricciardo to REPLACE Perez at Red Bull

Ricciardo: Best thing that's ever happened to me

Daniel Ricciardo was so excited for his F1 return that he put his helmet on at home

“After Abu Dhabi last year, I wasn’t sure if I’d ever race again,” Ricciardo said to The Independent.

“But coming back this year, I removed all ego and status. I do think this year will be the best thing that’s ever happened to me and it will boost me now for the rest of my career.

“It honestly came at the right time; everything happens for a reason.”

AlphaTauri is currently bottom of the constructors' standings with just two points on the board, both courtesy of Yuki Tsunoda.

Ricciardo will have to be on his A-game to drag them up the order ahead of major changes behind the scenes in 2024.

READ MORE: F1 drivers out of contract: Hamilton heads select group

Related

Latest News

Lewis Hamilton's LIGHTNING F1 start blitzes rivals and makes Ferrari unstoppable

Lewis Hamilton's LIGHTNING F1 start blitzes rivals and makes Ferrari unstoppable

31 minutes ago

Aston Martin F1 agony laid bare in 87 painful seconds as Newey shows strain in paddock video

Aston Martin F1 agony laid bare in 87 painful seconds as Newey shows strain in paddock video

1 hour ago

F1 2026 WAGs: Lewis Hamilton latest and Lando Norris breakup rumours

F1 2026 WAGs: Lewis Hamilton latest and Lando Norris breakup rumours

1 hour ago

Lewis Hamilton's F1 boss demands 'clarity' over 2026 problems

Lewis Hamilton's F1 boss demands 'clarity' over 2026 problems

2 hours ago

Five F1 teams are facing fuel nightmare at Australian Grand Prix

F1 News & Gossip

Five F1 teams are facing fuel nightmare at Australian Grand Prix

3 hours ago

F1 Testing Results: Bahrain timesheets as Aston Martin fall into another nightmare

F1 Testing 2026

F1 Testing Results: Bahrain timesheets as Aston Martin fall into another nightmare

3 hours ago

More news

Most read

Daniel Ricciardo is back in F1, but this time it's different

Daniel Ricciardo is back in F1, but this time it's different

31 january

Lewis Hamilton finally breaks his silence on Kim Kardashian dating rumours

Lewis Hamilton finally breaks his silence on Kim Kardashian dating rumours

12 february

Lewis Hamilton split prompts major Angela Cullen decision

Lewis Hamilton split prompts major Angela Cullen decision

5 february

F1 2026 WAGs: Lewis Hamilton latest and Lando Norris breakup rumours

F1 2026 WAGs: Lewis Hamilton latest and Lando Norris breakup rumours

Today 19:30

FIA 'will ban' Mercedes engine trick following rivals uproar

FIA 'will ban' Mercedes engine trick following rivals uproar

16 february

F1 Testing 2026: Bahrain schedule, start times and how to watch live

F1 Testing 2026: Bahrain schedule, start times and how to watch live

12 february

F1 News 24/7

Ontdek het op Google Play