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Daniel Ricciardo Recovering at Mossman Hospital After Queensland Dirt-Bike Crash

Suffering a suspected collarbone injury in the Daintree, he was reported in good spirits despite scant details on how the crash unfolded or the full severity of his injuries.

Overview

  • Ricciardo crashed a dirt bike on August 16 while riding through Daintree National Forest in northern Queensland.
  • He was taken to Mossman Hospital for treatment of what multiple outlets describe as a collarbone injury.
  • Reports indicate he remained in good spirits during treatment, suggesting his condition may not be serious.
  • The incident was first reported by PlanetF1’s Thomas Maher and has since been corroborated by several motorsport and news outlets, though full medical details are unavailable.
  • The former Red Bull driver had recently affirmed he was stepping away from Formula 1, and there is no sign this accident will alter his current plans.