Daniel Ricciardo's F1 Penalty Points Expire, Marking New Chapter After Exit

Daniel Ricciardo's F1 Penalty Points Expire, Marking New Chapter After Exit

Key Milestone: Daniel Ricciardo's final FIA penalty points have officially expired, nearly a year after his Formula 1 exit. This clears his racing record, signaling a definitive end to his active F1 career.

The Details:

• His last penalty point originated from the 2023 Italian Grand Prix. At Monza, Ricciardo received a five-second penalty for an incident with Nico Hülkenberg and an additional 10-second penalty for a pit stop error, which also incurred one penalty point.
• F1 rules state points are valid for 12 months. As of September 1, 2024, a year since the 2023 Italian GP, his record is now clean.
• Ricciardo's last F1 start was the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix, after which Liam Lawson took his place at the Racing Bulls (then AlphaTauri) team for the remainder of that season.

Life After F1:

• An F1 comeback is considered highly unlikely for the 36-year-old, who has largely stepped away from motorsports.
• He recently sustained a minor collarbone injury in a dirt bike accident in Australia but is recovering well.
• Reflecting on his post-F1 life at a recent conference, Ricciardo discussed "self-exploration" and appreciating "the little things more," focusing on family and friends. He aims to be "a bit more selfless" and a better listener after a career driven by ambition.

F1 Update:

• Ricciardo's former team, Racing Bulls, achieved a podium at the Dutch Grand Prix. Rookie Isack Hadjar finished third behind Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen, marking the team's first podium since 2021.