Fewer than 80 pilots total at least 100 matches in the Formula 1. But the group of those who came 200 is even smaller. Daniel Ricciardowith an extensive career in Maximumthey have both privileges. The Australian carries the flag of a country with a long tradition (four world titles), but which has lost its prominence in recent years.
The SportingNews reviews not only Daniel Ricciardo’s sporting history, but also his legacy, contracts and passions outside the world of motorsport.
Daniel Ricciardo: a passion he inherited from his father
To compete internationally in motorsport you need money. And although the Ricciardo family wasn’t swimming in the millions like other names on the grid, the financial pass was pretty good. Daniel is the son of Australian Grace Ricciardo and Italian Giuseppe “Joe” Ricciardo.
Joe, a mining engineer (former director of Mineral Resources), moved to Australia as a young man and raised his family there. Also in Perth, his passion for karting was born. Daniel would grow up on the slopes.
His good results in the country encouraged him to move to Europe with family support. The car race started in Formula 3 in 2008. Shortly after, in 2011, he would make his F1 debut with HRT. His first year would not be good, but he would convince the Toro Rosso authorities to hire him.
In 2013 he would be promoted to Red Bull and his triumphs would come: Canada, Hungary and Belgium. After four years in one of the top teams (7 celebrations), Ricciardo would go to Renault in a controversial switch. Why; What he thought was a step forward, turned back…
With the French he reached just one podium in two campaigns and faced technical problems. In those years he recorded seven abandonments. 2020 was much better than 2019 and Renault was on the risebut… Ricciardo changed teams again.
The Australian moved to McLarenwhich was another false step despite winning at Monza in 2021. 2022 could end in scandal as the team is not satisfied with his performance even though he has a contract until the end of 2023.
His fanaticism for wine and fashion
Formula 1 serves as a great showcase for drivers to pursue other careers, and Daniel Ricciardo is one of those taking advantage of its popularity. In the market it has its own brand of wines as well as clothes.
In 2021 allied with Saint Hugh, one of the most respected wine brands in Australia (it is the fourth largest exporting country in the world). The McLaren driver not only collaborated with them, but became a partner of the brand through a series of bottles named DR3 x St. Hugo.
In addition, Ricciardo has his own clothing brand, called RIC3. This, of course, is very colorful. Daniel is famous for his extravagant shirts: his wardrobe is full of variations. Never repeat one!
The desire to write a book
Ricciardo has a smile tattooed on him. Even when things don’t go his way, the Australian smiles. It has great charisma and is one of the most popular on the grill. Although he also has bad moments, the ones he expresses through a familiar diary
This notebook accompanies him for years in all circles and helps him not to forget. At the end of his career, Ricciardo has the illusion of showing all those notes and writing a book. The pilot assured that he would be “100% honest” and that he would details that today they cannot reveal.
Is Daniel Ricciardo a millionaire?
As mentioned above, Daniel Ricciardo grew up in a wealthy family. However, since his arrival at Máxima, he has managed to make a good financial difference.
He is expected to make $15 million in the 2022 season. To this must be added what he has earned since making his F1 debut in 2011: his assets would exceed 50 million taking into account his salary plus his contracts with sponsors such as GoPro, Blue Coast, Optus and OKX.
