Overview

• Ricciardo stepped away from Formula One after Racing Bulls replaced him with Liam Lawson following the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix.
• On July 1 he made his first appearance at a racing track since his F1 exit to inaugurate the Daniel Ricciardo Series at Buckmore Park.
• He described his new chapter as “life in the slow lane,” saying his retirement at 35 represents a break from F1’s high-pressure environment.
• The Daniel Ricciardo Series invites young talents across the UK to compete in DRS Ricciardo Karts under his active guidance.
• Ricciardo said returning to grassroots racing reminds him of the lasting friendships and unfiltered enjoyment that sparked his career.