{"id":590086,"date":"2026-04-06T23:32:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T23:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/590086\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T23:32:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T23:32:12","slug":"a-lot-of-days-hurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/590086\/","title":{"rendered":"‘A lot of days hurt’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo<\/a> has shed light on the highs and lows of the championship, explaining that there “are a lot of days that hurt”.<\/p>\n

The former Red Bull driver retired from F1 after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix when he was let go by Racing Bulls<\/a>. Over 14 seasons, the Australian driver secured eight grand prix wins and 32 podium finishes in over 250 starts.<\/p>\n

“I’m always a little bit hesitant to talk about the disappointments or the lows or the tough days because people see a lot of the good and yes, it gives you a lot as well,” Ricciardo told Ford CEO Jim Farley<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“I don’t want to dismiss that. But what goes up must come down. And there are a lot of days that hurt. There are a lot of days where you’re frustrated and there’s so much that’s out of your control.<\/p>\n

“I’ll take accountability when I can, but there are days that just hurt and suck. I was one of the lucky ones. I was able to win races in Formula 1. I won eight races, but I entered over 250. So, I don’t know what that works out in percentage, but it’s a pretty low percentage of success rate.”<\/p>\n

He added: “So the really good days are few and far between, but there’s something about it that just keeps bringing you back, and I think it makes the highs higher because you don’t win every day.”<\/p>\n

While he opened up about the lows, Ricciardo also shed light on the high of winning a grand\u00a0prix and being the best in the world in that moment.<\/p>\n

\"Daniel <\/p>\n

Daniel Ricciardo Global Ford Racing Ambassador (1)<\/p>\n

“I won’t lie. It feels powerful. It’s a weird thing. It’s a weird power to have,” he continued. “It’s like a superpower for that moment in time. As you said, on that day, you were the best in the world at doing a single thing. And it’s powerful.<\/p>\n

“So, you’re filled with this rush and this pride and this kind of almighty strength, but at the same time, as high as it is, it’s also very grounding.”<\/p>\n

Following his F1 exit, Ricciardo has become a global ambassador for Ford Racing.<\/p>\n

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