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Daniel Ricciardo is going to be at the Indy500 this year, and is excited to find out how it differs to the ‘not normal’ F1 paddock
Daniel Ricciardo was sacked by VCARB midway through the 2024 season, and has not been seen in F1 since, ending his 13-year Formula 1 career.
During his time in F1, the Australian driver picked up eight grand prix victories and achieved a best finish of third in the drivers’ championship.
Ricciardo’s success came notably with Red Bull Racing, where he raced alongside Max Verstappen until 2018 before moving to Renault and later McLaren.
After being axed by McLaren in 2022 and VCARB in 2024, Ricciardo retired from F1 and became a global ambassador for Ford Racing.
Now spending time as a fan of different racing series, he plans to attend the Indy500 and has reflected on the intense nature of the F1 schedule, appreciating a different perspective outside of the sport.
