Daniel Ricciardo openly discloses the unexpected items he chooses not to possess within his residence, despite their sentimental value.
In a surprising turn of events, Australian racing legend Daniel Ricciardo has parted ways with Formula 1 team AlphaTauri, marking the end of a 13-year career that saw him achieve 8 Grand Prix wins and 32 podium finishes.
Despite his impressive record, Ricciardo, now 36, has revealed that he never expected to have the career he did in Formula One. His departure comes after Helmut Marko, Red Bull's advisor, stated that Ricciardo was no longer showing the 'killer instinct' he had displayed earlier in his racing career.
Ricciardo, known for his charismatic personality, has been adjusting to life away from the glitz and glamour of Formula One. He joked about his new thick beard, stating he had a fallout with his barber and lost his razor. However, he has been open about the challenges he's faced in adapting to his new life.
Interestingly, Ricciardo does not like to have his racing mementos and memorabilia in his home. The reasons behind this preference remain unclear, as there is no direct insight into Ricciardo's views on storing memorabilia. Some professional athletes choose to avoid keeping extensive personal mementos to avoid attachment to the past or to keep focus on the present and future.
Ricciardo's parents, however, have some of his racing memorabilia in their house. Despite his success, Ricciardo described his career as 'wild and wonderful', becoming one of the most popular drivers in the sport. He is proud of his achievements, despite not becoming a world champion.
Ricciardo has not yet revealed his plans for the future, but he has been doing soul-searching to understand who he is beyond a race car driver. There has been speculation that he might return to racing in some capacity, but for now, he is focused on finding his identity away from the track.
In his quest for self-discovery, Ricciardo has found solace in nature, going on a hiking trip in Alaska and managing to avoid a close encounter with a grizzly bear. He has also been working on becoming more magnanimous and a better listener.
As Ricciardo embarks on this new chapter of his life, he looks back on his Formula 1 career with a sense of pride and contentment. He does not regret not becoming a world champion, believing that the title would not have changed how he feels or views himself.
Ricciardo, despite his departure from Formula 1, maintains his love for sports by exploring new outdoor activities, such as hiking in Alaska. In his pursuit for self-discovery, he strives to balanced his new lifestyle with elements from his racing career, possibly entertaining a return to racing in the future.
