Former Components 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has opened up about his first go to to the Indianapolis 500, describing the expertise of being a fan as bringing again “childhood emotions” in a heartfelt open letter to his followers.
Since stepping away from F1, the eight-time grand prix winner has embraced a unique life-style. Alongside having fun with the perks of being a Ford Racing ambassador, Ricciardo is specializing in his clothes model, Enchanté.
In a newly launched publication to his followers, the Australian admitted he’s totally having fun with the “change of tempo” and the chance to stay linked to motorsport.
Ricciardo took benefit of getting extra time on his arms and travelled to the a hundred and tenth working of the Indy 500 to assist his long-time buddy Conor Daly. The pair, whose friendship stretches again almost 15 years, collaborated on a particular Enchanté 500 merchandise line.
“Since stepping away from the motive force’s seat, I’ve loved spending much more time within the Enchanté seat,” the previous Pink Bull F1 driver wrote.
“Yep, I’ve a seat on the workplace. Most would suppose that is a bizarre soar, going from a 200mph cockpit to a static workplace chair. However truthfully? I am loving the change of tempo and attending to dive deeper into the model we constructed out of a racing profession, however is now outliving mine. It is also a approach to keep near motorsport, simply from a really completely different angle.”
Reflecting on the Indy 500, he added: “Trying again on the weekend, it was such a cool expertise. And let me remind you, I have been everywhere in the world doing this my entire life. However one thing about Indy was actually superb.
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“Each neighborhood I drove previous had Indy 500 flags and checkered flags hanging off the entrance porch. It kinda feels just like the native sporting crew has made the ultimate or one thing. Everybody simply will get behind it.
“I requested Conor on race day what he does earlier than the race to lock in and shut out the distractions and the noise. He mentioned, ‘Man, that is the largest and coolest factor I will ever do in my life, why would I not need to hear each noise and each cheer? I do not need to be listening to music. I need to see, hear, and really feel all the things.’
“Was cool to see it from that facet. And being on the grid, seeing tears within the drivers’ eyes after the prayer and the anthem, I used to be like dammit, let’s f***ing goooo!! Haha, you simply need to expertise it. The race is one thing greater than only a race. Arduous to place into phrases.
“Conor and I’ve been pals for shut to fifteen years, going again to after we have been each chasing the European racing dream from reverse sides of the world. So to be there, lastly, as a fan watching him race in his hometown, was fairly particular. It is kinda enjoyable when the strain is not on you. Being a fan once more brings me again to childhood emotions and recollections. I prefer it.”
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