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Daniel Ricciardo offers honest update on life after F1.
Daniel Ricciardo has spoken about adjusting to life post his exit from Formula 1, which occurred in the latter part of the 2024 season after being replaced at AlphaTauri by Liam Lawson.
Following a challenging period on the sidelines and struggling for form upon his return to F1 in 2024, Ricciardo has shifted his focus to business endeavors like his wine company DR3 Wines and clothing brand Enchante.
Preferring to keep a low profile, Ricciardo has emphasized his self-exploration and newfound appreciation for simplicity, family, and friends during a recent conference in Australia.
Amidst his career decline, former F1 driver David Coulthard attributed Ricciardo’s struggles to losing the drive for success after leaving Red Bull in 2018.
Coulthard highlighted the importance of evolving and carrying life’s baggage, suggesting that Ricciardo’s rapid decline may have been caused by compressed experiences and lack of adaptability.
