Daniel Ricciardo started karting at the age of nine and is presently fighting for the McLaren Formula One team under the Australian flag.
Follow Us
Daniel Ricciardo, also known as “the honey badger,” is an Italian-Australian racing driver who is presently fighting for the McLaren Formula One team under the Australian flag in the 2022 FIA Formula One World Drivers Championship. He was born in Perth, Western Australia, on July 1, 1989, to Italian-Australian parents. Giuseppe “Joe” Ricciardo, his father, was born in Messina but moved to Australia with his family when he was seven years old. Grace Ricciardo, Ricciardo’s mother, was born in Australia, although her parents were from Reggio Calabria. Michelle Ricciardo is Ricciardo’s sister. He went to Newman College for high school.
Ricciardo started karting at the age of nine, as a member of the Tiger Kart Club (TKC) and entered numerous karting events. On 18 March 2012, In his debut race Ricciardo managed to overtake his teammate Vergne late on the last lap to come home in ninth place, securing his first two World Championship points. Toro Rosso re-signed Ricciardo for the 2013 season. Ricciardo out-scored his teammate Jean-Éric Vergne by seven points and out-qualified him for over 3/4 of the season. His impressive qualifying efforts over their two years together helped promote him to Toro Rosso senior team, Red Bull.
According to reports, Ricciardo had a net worth of $50 million in 2020. In 2021, with McLaren, Ricciardo became the 7th highest earning F1 driver on the grid. However, over the ongoing season, Ricciardo has reportedly taken a step back.The Net Worth and Income of Daniel Ricciardo is expected to continue to grow at a Strong pace. Over the next few years, Daniel Ricciardo’s Net worth is expected to grow by around 34%
Daniel Ricciardo signed a two-year contract with Renault in August 2018, at an incredible $35 million per year. He was making $6 million per year on his prior contract with Red Bull. Ricciardo earned $17 million per year with McLaren in 2021, making him the seventh highest-paid F1 driver on the grid. However, Ricciardo has allegedly taken a step back with a salary of $15 million for the current season. He is valued roughly $50 million as of 2021, with an annual income of $15 million.
Read more: Singapore could host two races in 2022
In November 2018, Daniel spent $13 million to buy a mansion in Beverly Hills. The swanky mansion is reportedly an updated 1960s classic pad. The home boasts of views of the Pacific Ocean and even Coldwater Canyon. Other features include five bedrooms, one of which has a fireplace, a deck and a timber ensuite. The mansion possesses a large entertaining terrace, a shelf to sunbath on, a pool and a spa.
Daniel Ricciardo has a number of sports cars in his garage. Daniel Ricciardo’s cars collection include Porsche Panamera – $305,000, Ferrari 812 – $950,000. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT – $815,000, McLaren 720S – $1 Million.
He has a Collection of Expensive Watches as well his collection include Richard Mille– $150,000, Rolex – $130,000, Jaeger Lecoultre – $300,000, Piaget – $140,000, F.P Journe – $120,000.
Go Pro
Blue Coast breweries
Puma
Beats by Dr Dre
Throne
Youfoodz
Carsales.com
