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Ricciardo ‘offers’ made as F1 role at Ford clarified
Daniel Ricciardo’s new role with Ford Racing has been clarified, confirming that he will not be participating in Ford’s F1 venture with Red Bull in 2026. After a hiatus from motorsport, he has been appointed as Global Ambassador for Ford Racing. Despite offers to join various racing series, including F1, Ricciardo opted for the ambassadorial role with Ford instead. The 36-year-old’s rumored return to F1 was put to rest, with his focus now solely on his ambassadorial duties at Ford. Cadillac has selected Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as their drivers for the new F1 season, while Ricciardo remains retired from racing for now.
