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Ricciardo accepts crash risk with ‘scary’ admission
Following his departure from Red Bull’s F1 team in September 2024, Daniel Ricciardo has not returned to the race track, with talks of potential comebacks through other teams or racing series such as IndyCar or Supercars.
Despite rumors of a racing return, Ricciardo unofficially announced his retirement by stating, “Nah, I’m done,” at the end of last year.
In a recent public appearance, Ricciardo discussed the mindset required in F1 races, admitting that maintaining a fearless attitude didn’t come naturally to him.
The Australian driver emphasized the thrill of taking risks in pursuit of victory, even if it meant risking a crash, noting that attempting and failing was better than not trying at all.
Ricciardo’s F1 journey took a downward turn post-Red Bull, with his move to Renault not yielding the expected results, ultimately leading to premature exits from McLaren and Red Bull-affiliated teams, concluding his career with notable achievements but facing challenges in the fiercely competitive world of Formula 1.
