Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has officially announced his retirement from racing and revealed that he has become a global ambassador for Ford Racing.
In his statement, Ricciardo emphasized that he will always love “anything with wheels” and is glad to maintain his connection to motorsport in this new role. He recalled his long-standing passion for the Ford brand,starting with the purchase of a Raptor pickup in 2017, and noted that he was impressed by his visits to the company’s facilities in Dearborn and Cologne.
“What inspires me most is Ford’s passion for innovation and motorsport. I am proud to become part of the team and look forward to upcoming projects from Formula 1 to Dakar and Le Mans,” Ricciardo said.
