Daniel Ricciardo Hints At Future On Two Wheels In Career Update
Daniel Ricciardo has spoken out about his year away from a permanent F1 seat, what this means for his career, and other ventures he is excited for.
After leaving McLaren at the end of the 2022 season, Ricciardo decided to reunite with Red Bull, who he drove for between 2014 and 2018, to take on the role of their tertiary driver.
Dashing between racetracks, Ricciardo's main gig will revolve around simulator sessions and charming the crowds at marketing events. Following a couple of rocky seasons with McLaren, Ricciardo fancied a breather to ponder whether the F1 world is still his oyster.
Taking to LinkedIn, Ricciardo spilled the beans on his aspirations and objectives for his 2023 rendezvous with Red Bull. He explained:
“From a professional point of view, this year is really about being a team player at Red Bull. I'm back in an environment and ultimately a family that I have a lot of good memories with and it feels really good to be back there.
“But it's not about me this year, it's about the wider team and trying to contribute and help them where I can.
“Jumping into the simulator, learning their car and helping shape the development are all things I’m focused on doing. In turn that will develop my abilities, my confidence and my enjoyment behind the wheel.
“It's been a tough couple of years professionally, so there's an element of that competitor in me wanting to remind people that I’m still here, still a professional and still contributing to success.”
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Ricciardo went on to hint at another venture for him, he continued:
“People might think I’m joking here but I really want to get better and better on my 110! I've always enjoyed motorbikes but never really been able to ride much because the luxury of time hasn't been there.
“But I love learning new skills and I think that drive for excellence that I’m used to will carry over into this hobby too.
“I promise you this is the most fun you can have on two wheels. Riding with friends, jumping things and being out in nature. I’m getting excited just thinking about it.”