Former Components 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has make clear the highs and lows of the championship, explaining that there “are quite a lot of days that harm”.
The previous Pink Bull driver retired from F1 after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix when he was let go by Racing Bulls. Over 14 seasons, the Australian driver secured eight grand prix wins and 32 podium finishes in over 250 begins.
“I am at all times a bit bit hesitant to speak in regards to the disappointments or the lows or the robust days as a result of individuals see quite a lot of the great and sure, it offers you numerous as effectively,” Ricciardo informed Ford CEO Jim Farley.
“I do not need to dismiss that. However what goes up should come down. And there are quite a lot of days that harm. There are quite a lot of days the place you are annoyed and there is a lot that is out of your management.
“I will take accountability after I can, however there are days that simply harm and suck. I used to be one of many fortunate ones. I used to be capable of win races in Components 1. I received eight races, however I entered over 250. So, I do not know what that works out in share, but it surely’s a fairly low share of success fee.”
He added: “So the actually good days are few and much between, however there’s one thing about it that simply retains bringing you again, and I feel it makes the highs greater since you do not win day by day.”
Whereas he opened up in regards to the lows, Ricciardo additionally make clear the excessive of profitable a grand prix and being the very best on the earth in that second.
Daniel Ricciardo World Ford Racing Ambassador (1)
“I will not lie. It feels highly effective. It is a bizarre factor. It is a bizarre energy to have,” he continued. “It is like a superpower for that second in time. As you mentioned, on that day, you have been the very best on the earth at doing a single factor. And it is highly effective.
“So, you are crammed with this rush and this delight and this type of almighty power, however on the similar time, as excessive as it’s, it is also very grounding.”
Following his F1 exit, Ricciardo has change into a world ambassador for Ford Racing.
We wish your opinion!
What would you prefer to see on Motorsport.com?
– The Motorsport.com Staff
