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Ricciardo opened up about his mentality in F1 before his exit from the sport in 2024
Daniel Ricciardo recently opened up about the harsh self-criticism F1 drivers face, reflecting on how he treated himself during his career in the sport. Despite the mental strength required to excel in Formula 1, Ricciardo questioned the point at which self-criticism turns unhealthy. He confessed to being overly critical of himself even in personal moments after races he deemed unsuccessful. Ricciardo emphasized the importance of finding joy in one’s work and admitted that he was grateful the decision to retire from F1 was made for him, feeling exhausted and acknowledging a decline in performance. Currently, Ricciardo is focusing on personal projects like his apparel brand and serving as a Global Ford Racing Ambassador.
