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Daniel Ricciardo feared he would never quit F1 until Red Bull pulled the trigger
- On Wednesday, Daniel Ricciardo reflected on his 2024 departure from Racing Bulls during a Beyond The Grid podcast interview, candidly discussing the "failure and humiliation" he experienced after leaving Formula 1.
- Ricciardo struggled to accept his career ended before the 2024 season concluded, describing a "sense of humiliation" after realizing he could no longer perform at his previous level following the Singapore Grand Prix.
- Despite his public smile, the Australian driver admitted to concealing "a lot of pain and sadness," spending months hiding his emotions while coping with the sudden transition from elite motorsport competition.
- Reflecting on his 14-season career, which included eight Grand Prix victories and 32 podiums, Ricciardo now feels "extremely proud" of his achievements and has rebuilt his perspective on life after racing.
- Serving as a Global Ambassador for Ford Racing, the 37-year-old says he is more open to the thought of returning behind the wheel, seeking "a nicer ending" to his story.
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Daniel Ricciardo has admitted he wishes he had remained at Red Bull after the 2018 Formula 1 season, reflecting on the missed opportunities that followed his departure and the possibility of challenging Max Verstappen for a world championship. Speaking on the Beyond The Grid podcast in 2026, the Australian acknowledged that leaving Milton Keynes sent ...
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