Daniel Ricciardo injured in dirt bike accident after rare public appearance
Just days after his first public appearance since leaving Formula 1, Ricciardo suffered a collarbone injury while riding through the Daintree National Forest, reports Planet F1.
He is reported to have been in good spirits while being treated for the injury.
Having lived a largely private life since his brutal F1 axing last year, Ricciardo was in Queensland for a real estate conference on the Gold Coast, spruiking a heavy beard.
'Well, I haven't been shaving my face,' he said. 'The beard is my comfort right now.
'This year has been a bit of self-exploration. I lived this crazy high-speed life for so long, and this year I've sat into a little bit of stillness.
'I've had a lot of time, I've done some hiking. I was in Alaska a few weeks ago and didn't get mauled by a grizzly, which was a bonus.
'I've been trying to figure out who I am other than this racecar driver.
'I've come to appreciate the little things more and the meaning of the importance of family and friends.
'I've always been driven, and that sometimes leads you to being selfish, so I'm trying to learn to be a bit more selfless and become a better listener.'
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