Daniel Ricciardo, who will remain without a Formula 1 seat for this season, is trying to develop his talent “off the track” during the three Grand Prix weekends.
He has not claimed the services of McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo for 2023, so the Australian will be Red Bull’s number three driver this year. He assists his team in simulations, and also plays the role of backup in certain locations, while his team tries to exploit his marketing value in their various PR campaigns.
Ricciardo now faced a different kind of challenge. Already in the past year, the American has arisen as a prospect ESPNThe channel will capitalize on his popularity abroad to include him in Formula One broadcasts. This will start next week the Canadian Grand Prix. Ricciardo will host an “alternative F1 TV broadcast” over the three race weekends in Montreal, Austin and Las Vegas alongside comedian Will Arnett, moving away from traditional broadcasting and focusing on light entertainment.
Along with Lewis Hamilton, Ricciardo is the most titled Formula One driver in the United States, in part because Drive to survive It comes from his role in the series and his fun and easygoing personality.
“That’s going to be loud! You can imagine Will and I are going to have a little fun at the show, but we hope they feel like they’re watching F1 with their friends.” Ricardo said. “We’re going to have some great guests, lots of laughs, and with any luck, we’re going to get people one step closer to the sport I love so much. Buckle up, America!”
Arnett added that he has been a fan of motorsports for some time and is fond of Formula 1 racing. “The more I learn about F1, the more excited I get. It’s been a great opportunity to work with Mika (Häkkinen) on my podcast before, and I’m looking forward to doing this show with Daniel. It’s going to be fun for both us and the viewers.”
The Ricciardos program is also called ‘alternative’ because the traditional F1 broadcast will also be shown on ABC.
The eight-time race winner has said in several interviews this year that he would like to be back in the field in 2024, but where and what kind of opportunity he will have to do so remains highly questionable.
