Daniel Ricciardo has formally confirmed that he has retired from racing after being named the worldwide Ford Racing Ambassador.
The 36-year-old Australian final raced 12 months in the past, and his last begin in Method 1 got here for the Race Bulls on the Singapore Grand Prix. He was dropped in his benefit after that race by Liam Lawson and didn’t take pleasure in his transfer to a different group. He had beforehand been seeking to get the prospect to rejoin Pink Bull.
Ricardo has escaped the highlight since his last race, excluded it being thought-about for the Cadillac F1 seat in 2026, however as a part of his newly introduced function at Ford Race – a brand new identify for Ford Efficiency confirmed that he’s not racing in every other classes sooner or later.
“My race day is behind me, however my love with the wheels stays excessive always, and I am proud to accomplice with Ford to grow to be a worldwide Ford race ambassador,” wrote Ricardo. “I’ll work intently with the Ford Racing group and concentrate on the Raptor model and life-style, which is especially wonderful for a lot of Ford prospects.
“So now, why, why? Once I determined it was time to retire, I believed I used to be lengthy and laborious at discovering essentially the most genuine option to keep linked to the world of motorsports. For me, racing was at all times one thing to take pleasure in.
Ricardo retired from the race with 257 Grand Prix wins and 32 podium data in his profession, together with stints at HRT, Toro Rosso, Pink Bull, Renault and McLaren.
Ricciardo completed twice within the prime three of the driving force’s championship, successful the dominant third place for Mercedes drivers whereas at Pink Bull in 2014 and 2016. His last victory got here to McLaren at Monza 4 years in the past.
