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Daniel Ricciardo has called time on his racing career in an open letter for his new employer, Ford, less than a year on from the end of his F1 career
Daniel Ricciardo announced his retirement from racing in an open letter for his new employer, Ford, less than a year after his Formula 1 career ended. He returned to F1 in mid-2023 with Red Bull’s AlphaTauri team but failed to secure a seat at Red Bull Racing. Ricciardo, now 36, has become a ‘Global Ford Racing Ambassador’ and will focus on the Raptor brand and lifestyle. He expressed excitement about joining Ford Racing and participating in future projects across various motorsport series. This firm statement officially marks the end of Ricciardo’s racing career.
