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Another famous name from motorsport has thrown their support behind Daniel Ricciardo continuing his racing career.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. expressed his wish to see Daniel Ricciardo transition to NASCAR after his retirement from Formula 1 mid-season in 2024. Despite the shift in Ricciardo’s plans, the 36-year-old driver is now retired from motorsport and serving as a Ford Racing ambassador. Ricciardo, a fan of Earnhardt Jr.’s late father, once raced with the number three in F1 as a tribute to the legendary NASCAR driver. Earnhardt Jr., hoping for Ricciardo’s NASCAR debut, also mentioned his interest in seeing Max Verstappen try his hand at the American championship. Earnhardt Jr. believes the current NASCAR machines would provide a more suitable platform for F1 drivers today compared to the past, citing technological advancements in stock cars. He emphasized that the opportunity for F1 drivers to succeed in NASCAR is now greater with the evolution of car designs.
