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Daniel Ricciardo

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Key facts

Full name Daniel Joseph Ricciardo[1]
Born 1 July 1989[1]
Birthplace Perth, Western Australia, Australia[1]
Nationality Australian[2]
Formula One career 2011–2024[2]
Grand Prix wins 8[1]

Daniel Ricciardo is an Australian racing driver who competed in Formula One from 2011 to 2024, winning 8 Grands Prix.

Context

Daniel Ricciardo is an Australian racing driver who competed in Formula One from 2011 to 2024, winning 8 Grands Prix [1]. He was born in Perth, Western Australia, on 1 July 1989 [1]. He became Australia's most successful competitor in the sport in the mid-2010s [1]. By the time he left RB in the 2024 season, he had 32 podium finishes [1]. He was nicknamed 'the Honey Badger' [2] and won the British Formula Three Championship in 2009 [3].

Documented claims

  • Daniel Ricciardo is an Australian racing driver best known for competing in Formula One from 2011 to 2024. [1]
  • He won 8 Formula One Grands Prix during his career. [1]
  • He was nicknamed 'the Honey Badger.' [2]
  • He won the British Formula Three Championship in 2009. [3]

Questions and answers

What has happened to Daniel Ricciardo?

Daniel Ricciardo left Formula One after the 2024 season, ending his F1 career that spanned from 2011 to 2024 [1].

What is Daniel Ricciardo doing now?

After leaving F1 in 2024, Daniel Ricciardo is no longer racing in Formula One [1].

Is Daniel Ricciardo still racing in 2026?

No, Daniel Ricciardo is not racing in Formula One in 2026; his F1 career ended in 2024 [1].

Did Daniel Ricciardo retire from F1?

Yes, Daniel Ricciardo retired from Formula One after the 2024 season [1].

Sources

  1. Daniel Ricciardo | Biography, F1, Red Bull, Shoey ... — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Daniel Ricciardo - Formula 1 points — formula1points.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. 45 Facts About Daniel Ricciardo — facts.net (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People