Daniel Ricciardo remains in high spirits despite facing the axe (Image: Getty)
Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 career could be coming to a disappointing end at the Singapore Grand Prix. The loveable Aussie may be replaced by RB for the final six races of the season, with Liam Lawson waiting in the wings.
His career hasn’t panned out the way many – including the 35-year-old himself – would have expected when he emerged onto the scene under the Red Bull umbrella. But Ricciardo has still made a success of himself on and off the track.
He could yet remain in the sport beyond 2024. But with his contract expiry approaching, Express Sport is taking a look at what Ricciardo has achieved thanks to his exploits behind the wheel.
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What is Daniel Ricciardo’s net worth?
With a CV that boasts spells at Renault and McLaren as well as his Red Bull tenure, Ricciardo has secured himself several big-money contracts over the years. Christian Horner previously revealed they were going to nearly double his salary to stop him leaving in 2019.
And McLaren chief Zak Brown admitted to having to “write a big cheque” to secure his services two years later. Not only has he cashed in from his abilities, but he’s also been one of the most marketable drivers on the grid due to his bubbly personality.
Ricciardo has had sponsorship deals with the likes of Optus, EA Sports, Beats by Dre and Puma for most of his career, while also launching his own clothing line and wine brand. All in all, PlanetF1 estimate his net worth to be $96million (£72m).
Ricciardo has built generational wealth from F1 (Image: Getty)
Does Daniel Ricciardo regret leaving Red Bull?
Ricciardo’s career would undoubtedly have been very different had he extended his stay with Red Bull. They’ve gone on to reclaim their dominance of F1, while he’s struggled to find his feet ever since.
But he sticks by his decision, recently telling DAZN: “I don’t look back with regret, but I’m also aware that the decision I made in 2018… it felt like it was the right thing to do. From that point of view, I don’t regret it.
“But was it the best decision I made? Would my career look different? Yes. But it doesn’t guarantee I would have won a World Championship or something. But of course that decision was definitely the most controversial one I ever made.”
Who is Daniel Ricciardo’s girlfriend?
Ricciardo is dating actress Heidi Berger, 27, who knows all about his world as her dad Gerhard won 10 Grand Prix in his 14 F1 seasons, twice finishing third in the championship for Ferrari.
They went public on their relationship in 2022. And Ricciardo is infatuated with Berger, admitting he’s in love last year when appearing on the Fitzy & Wippa podcast.
“Yeah mate, I’m in love, I got a good thing going, so yeah. I’ve got a good balance in life right now. I think love eliminates stress, yeah absolutely,” he said.
Heidi Berger is regularly seen supporting her boyfriend in the paddock (Image: Getty)
What cars does Daniel Ricciardo own?
While he can have his pick of luxury cars, Ricciardo still owns the Toyota Hilux his parents bought him in 2006. His first high-end purchase was a Porsche 918 Spyder, which he liked so much that he bought another of their models – a 997 911 GT3 RS.
Even before joining McLaren, Ricciardo drove their 675LT. Also in his collection are a McLaren 720S and an Aston Martin Valkyrie, reported to be worth £2.5m alone. He previously explained how as fun as the supercars can be, he gets joy from going back to basics.
He told Top Gear in 2018: “I am fascinated by some modern cars and how close they can be to a race car. If I accelerate away from a set of traffic lights in a quick car, sure it feels fast, but I’m not exactly high-fiving my mate in the passenger seat.
“That’s why I’m starting to warm towards the older stuff. It’s completely different. The H-pattern gearboxes, the vibrations and all that – I appreciate that.”
Where does Daniel Ricciardo live?
Ricciardo is believed to boast a property portfolio worth in excess of £15m. Like many of his counterparts, he has a one-bedroom apartment in Monte Carlo to benefit from Monaco’s zero income tax.
Naturally, he has a house in his native Australia, as well as a five-bed mansion in Los Angeles. That cost him £10m in 2018 and serves as his holiday home.
Ricciardo likes to spend his summer break there, telling the West Australian: “The weather, having the beaches close by, I feel like you can escape the madness of it all.”
