Summary
Daniel Ricciardo is one of the most popular and successful drivers in Formula 1 history. He has won eight races and achieved 31 podiums in his career. He is known for his smile, overtaking skills, and honey-badger nickname.
This article will examine his career, net worth, earnings, wife, and height.
About Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo was born in Perth, Australia on July 1, 1989. He started karting at nine and progressed through the ranks of junior formulae. As a Red Bull junior driver, he made his F1 debut with HRT in 2011. He then moved to Toro Rosso in 2012 and was impressed enough to be promoted to Red Bull in 2014.
He left Red Bull for Renault in 2019 and joined McLaren in 2021. He announced earlier this year that he would be leaving McLaren at the end of the 2022 season and returning to Red Bull as their third driver for 2023.
Early Life
Daniel Ricciardo grew up in a racing family. His father Joe was a car dealer and amateur racer who competed in various categories. His mother Grace was also supportive of his passion for motorsport.
Ricciardo has Italian ancestry from both sides of his family and holds dual Australian and Italian citizenship. He attended Newman College in Perth and graduated in 2007. He then moved to Europe to pursue his racing career.
Career
Daniel Ricciardo started his racing career in karting and won several titles in Australia and Asia. He then moved to Formula BMW Asia in 2006 and won two races.
He then moved to Toro Rosso in 2012 as a full-time driver alongside Jean-Eric Vergne. He scored his first points at the Australian Grand Prix and finished 18th in the standings with 10 points.
He had a mixed season with the British team as he struggled to adapt to their car and was often outperformed by his teammate.
In 2023, he returned to Red Bull as their third driver alongside Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.
Daniel Ricciardo’s Net Worth and Earnings
Daniel Ricciardo has an estimated net worth of $50 million as of 2023. His net worth is expected to increase as he signed a lucrative deal with McLaren for 2021 and 2022, reportedly worth $25 million annually.
Personal Information
| Full Name | Daniel Joseph Ricciardo |
| Born | July 1, 1989 |
| Birthplace | Perth, Western Australia |
| Nationality | Australian/Italian |
| Age | 33 |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Current Team | Red Bull Racing (third driver) |
| Major Title | None |
| Net Worth | $50 million |
| Highest Ranking | Third (2014, 2016) |
| Relationship | Single |
| Spouse | N/A |
| Instagram ID | @danielricciardo |
| Twitter ID | @danielricciardo |
Wife
Daniel Ricciardo is currently single and has not been married yet. He has dated several women, including his childhood sweetheart Jemma Boskovich, German model Annemarie Horbass, etc. He has a relationship with Heidi Berger, but it is not confirmed yet.
Age
Daniel Ricciardo is currently 33 years old.
Height and Weight
Daniel Ricciardo is tall at 1.80 m (5 ft 10 in) and weighs 66 kg (145 lbs).
Career Stats
| Year | Team | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles | Points | Position |
| 2011 | HRT | 11 | 27th | ||||
| 2012 | Toro Rosso | 20 | 10 | 18th | |||
| 2013 | Toro Rosso | 19 | 20 | 14th | |||
| 2014 | Red Bull Racing | 19 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 238 | 3rd |
| 2015 | Red Bull Racing | 19 | 2 | 92 | 8th | ||
| 2016 | Red Bull Racing TAG Heuer | 21 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 256 | 3rd |
| 2017 | Red Bull Racing TAG Heuer | 20 | 2 | 9 | 200 | 5th | |
| 2018 | Red Bull Racing TAG Heuer | 21 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 170 | 6th |
| 2019 | Renault F1 Team | 21 | 54 | 9th | |||
| 2020 | Renault F1 Team | 17 | 2 | 119 | 5th |
Note: The list needs to be completed; we will update it as soon we get the information.
FAQs
What is Daniel Ricciardo’s nickname?
Daniel Ricciardo’s nickname is The Honey Badger.
What is Daniel Ricciardo’s favorite food?
Daniel Ricciardo’s favorite food is pizza. He loves Italian cuisine and often eats pizza before or after a race. He also likes sushi, burgers, and ice cream.
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