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Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Daniel Ricciardo Opens Up On Post-F1 Life at Surprise Conference
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo has opened up about his life after parting ways with the sport last year. The Australian driver was interviewed at Ray White's Connect 2025 real estate conference on the Gold Coast, where he was invited as a speaker. Ricciardo has been away from the F1 scene for nearly a year now. His dream was to race alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull, and as a result, he was being assessed alongside Yuki Tsunoda in Red Bull's junior F1 team, VCARB (now Racing Bulls), last year. The Australian driver embarked on his premier class career in 2011, replacing Narain Karthikeyan at HRT. He then moved to Red Bull's junior F1 team in 2012, and two years later, he was racing for Red Bull. However, a move to Renault in 2018 became a turning point in his career, as he soon parted ways with the French marque to join McLaren, a partnership that faded after two years. Ricciardo received another shot at F1 mid-2023 with VCARB, where he raced for one year alongside his Japanese teammate, Tsunoda, who outperformed him on most race weekends. Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Visa Cash App RB walks in the Paddock prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 21, 2024 in... Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Visa Cash App RB walks in the Paddock prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 21, 2024 in Singapore, Singapore. MoreVCARB was left with no option but to part ways with him after the Singapore Grand Prix. Following his departure from the team, the 36-year-old driver made it clear that he was "done with F1" and has since been exploring life in the slow lane. When asked at the real estate conference about life after F1, Ricciardo said: "Well I haven't been shaving my face. 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 race car driver. "I've come to appreciate the little thing 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." Ricciardo also opened up about his childhood and revealed what pushed him to pursue a racing career. He said: "Childhood was great. I was always driven to do something that scared me a bit. The reason I got into racing was because no one was really doing it. It was my chance to do something a little bit cooler than everyone else. I was just showing off, but showing off has got me to a really good place in life."
Newsweek
28-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Yuki Tsunoda Qualifying Woes Continue at Austrian Grand Prix
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda's struggles continue as he gets eliminated once again during Q1 at the Austrian Grand Prix. After putting together a handful of laps during Q1, Tsunoda got eliminated by five hundredths of a second and is starting P18 for the race. The operating window for the RB21 is narrow, needing specific adjustments and conditions to perform optimally. Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing speaks in the media pen during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria. Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing speaks in the media pen during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria. Photo byAfter qualifying, Tsunoda again pointed out the car's trickiness - a regular complaint from the driver all season long. "I was expecting at least Q3 today. I know this car feels good and, you know, just first push already felt really good as well," Tsunoda told the media. "So, yeah, just somehow, just, I guess, with this kind of stage that I'm in, I'm happy with the confidence. And I'm sure I'm in the right direction in terms of how I'm approaching it and progress. "But still, I think, with this kind of very narrow window car, you just want to have consistent car as much as possible. And, obviously, I guess Max kind of reported the same in Q2, but at least he knows about this car, how to handle it. So, even with that kind of bit of surprise between the runs and everything, he can probably adapt within the lap. "But, myself, especially like that kind of difference I felt between that first run and second run, I'm not in the level that I can adjust fully in the lap or maximize it within the package, which I was doing and also I am not even in the level that I was doing in the VCARB. So, I mean, it's just normal, but every time in qualifying, it's a bit of frustration." Tsunoda has only qualified in the top 10 three times out of nine races at Red Bull. Max Verstappen is regularly delivering amazing performances in the car, fighting for wins and pole at most races. The good news for Tsunoda and Red Bull is that the driver typically works his way up the grid during the race and could steal a point or two if there is chaos. Austrian Grand Prix Qualifying results Lando Norris - McLaren Charles Leclerc - Ferrari Oscar Piastri - McLaren Lewis Hamilton - Ferrari George Russell - Mercedes Liam Lawson - Racing Bulls Max Verstappen - Red Bull Gabriel Bortoleto - Sauber Kimi Antonelli - Mercedes Pierre Gasly - Alpine Fernando Alonso - Aston Martin Alex Albon - Williams Isack Hadjar - Racing Bulls Franco Colapinto - Alpine Ollie Bearman - Haas Lance Stroll - Aston Martin Esteban Ocon - Haas Yuki Tsunoda - Red Bull Carlos Sainz - Williams Nico Hulkenberg - Sauber More F1 news: How Lewis Hamilton Made the F1 Movie Production More Expensive For more F1 news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
5 drivers who could replace Max Verstappen if Red Bull star gets suspended
Max Verstappen is teetering on the brink of a one-race suspension following his reckless run-in with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix two weeks ago. The FIA hit the Red Bull star and four-time world champion with a 10-second penalty in the race, followed by three penalty points on his super license. That means Verstappen enters the Canadian Grand Prix with 11 points total on his super license in total. F1's rules dictate 12 penalty points in a 12-month period trigger a one-race suspension. Advertisement Fortunately for Max, two of his points will expire at the end of June. Unfortunately, he doesn't plan on changing his driving style at all before then. Which means Red Bull must be prepared for the possibility Verstappen is sidelined if he gets assessed another point. So who drives one of the best cars in the world if Max is out? Here's a look at team principal Christian Horner's best option. Liam Lawson May 1, 2025; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; RB driver Liam Lawson (30) looks on during an interview at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The driver of the No. 30 VCARB car would be a natural selection to slot into Max's seat — especially after he impressed Horner in practice last season while driving a Red Bull, leading the team to cut Daniel Ricciardo to make space for Lawson. Isack Hadjar MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JUNE 13: Dr Helmut Marko, Team Consultant of Oracle Red Bull Racing talks with Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in the Paddock prior to practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 13, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by) Lawson's VCARB teammate might be the better driver this season, but would Red Bull really consider messing with something that's working so well? Hadjar is ninth in the driver standings with 21 points — compared to Lawson's four — and even the Paris native is worried about what a call-up might look like. Advertisement 'It's a bit scary," Hadjar said Thursday. "I wouldn't feel ready. I'm just nine races in. It looks to be complicated when I look at Yuki [Tsunoda] and Liam, who are very quality drivers. So no, I'm not very ready, but I would always be here for the call, that's for sure.' Arvid Lindblad ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 11: Arvid Lindblad of Great Britain and Campos Racing (20) looks on in the garage during day one of Formula 2 Testing at Yas Marina Circuit on December 11, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by) Just 17 years old (until August), Red Bull successfully petitioned the FIA to grant the Formula 2 driver a super license prior to his 18th birthday. That might be all the evidence necessary to anoint the rising British star Verstappen's back-up. Per ESPN's Laurence Edmondson: [Lindblad] is being lined up to take part in free practice sessions ahead of the August break, but will now also qualify as a reserve driver for Red Bull and its junior team Racing Bulls. ...Although the application for Lindblad's superlicence was submitted before Verstappen received three penalty points at the last round in Spain, he would present an alternative to current reserve Ayuma Iwasa, who is currently racing in Japan's Super Formula. Ayuma Iwasa Jun 13, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (1) during FP1 practice at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images Well, this one should be obvious, but if Lindblad is getting approval to race it sure seems like Red Bull is content to leave Iwasa in the Super Formula car. That said, he's still on Horner's roster and remains a solid option. Daniel Ricciardo SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - SEPTEMBER 22: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Visa Cash App RB prepares in the garage prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 22, 2024 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by) Could Red Bull's prodigal son return once again and finally get his storybook ending!? Advertisement No, don't count on it. Ricciardo hasn't been around the paddock at all lately and it would take a lot from both sides to get the veteran race ready. Still, Horner knows him well and knows what he's getting. If he'd rather put an experienced F1 driver in the car rather than an up-and-comer, there are way worse options. This article originally appeared on For The Win: 5 drivers who may replace Max Verstappen if F1 star gets suspended
Al Bawaba
06-06-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Visa Cash App Racing Bulls (VCARB) Formula One™ Team Accelerates Racing Car Design with Neural Concept's Engineering AI
Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One™ Team has deployed Neural Concept, the world's leading AI platform for engineering design to accelerate the team's car design and optimize aerodynamic performance through AI-powered, data-driven engineering workflows that enable faster design iteration and better-informed Concept's proprietary Engineering AI platform complements traditional Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with high-speed predictive simulations. Engineers can use digital twins to evaluate thousands of design variants across complex 'multi-physics' environments that mimic real-world track conditions such as wind and temperature enables VCARB to explore more designs, unlocking new performance gains within every Mekies, Team Principal, Visa Cash App Racing Bulls said: 'In Formula One, every millisecond counts and innovation at the design stage can be the difference between leading the pack or falling behind. By integrating Neural Concept's cutting-edge Engineering AI into our aerodynamic development, we're unlocking new levels of speed and precision in our design process. This partnership allows us to explore more design variants, ultimately giving us a competitive edge where it matters most.'Pierre Baqué, CEO and co-founder of Neural Concept said: 'Formula One is the ultimate proving ground for Engineering Intelligence—where engineering decisions are pushed to their limits and every performance gain counts. At Neural Concept, our mission is to revolutionize engineering with deep learning and unlock a new symbiotic collaboration between human expertise and AI's analytic speed and power. This partnership with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls demonstrates how AI-driven design workflows can turn weeks of iteration into days, helping teams move faster, explore further, and stay ahead in the most competitive engineering environment on the planet.' Neural Concept platform is trusted by over 70 Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 engineering teams around the world including Bosch, General Motors, Airbus, OPmobility and integrates seamlessly with partner engineering solution ecosystems including NVIDIA and Siemens. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Daily Mirror
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Red Bull chief admits Max Verstappen won't be happy as F1 car plans discussed
Red Bull technical director Pierre Wache knows that Max Verstappen is 'our main asset' and that means no prospect of changing the car so that it is easier for Yuki Tsunoda to drive Red Bull's top technical chief has ruled our making their car easier to drive in order to help Yuki Tsunoda find his feet. That's because sacrificing performance for comfort is likely to upset "our main asset" Max Verstappen. Red Bull are no longer the dominant force on the Formula 1 grid with rivals McLaren currently ruling the roost. But Verstappen has continued to perform with two race victories to his name so far in 2025 and the Dutchman is third in the drivers' championship behind only Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. In contrast, the second seat at the team remains a source of great frustration. Liam Lawson was dropped after just two rounds as he buckled under the pressure, but his more experienced replacement Tsunoda has also struggled and hit a new low in Barcelona when he qualified 20th and dead last. Tsunoda had put in some impressive performances for sister team Racing Bulls, whose car is slower but more driveable than Red Bull's temperamental RB21. But while the team believes they can learn from their junior outfit, technical director Pierre Wache has ruled out going down the same route altogether. "It's difficult – we are a team and problems are part of it," the Frenchman told RacingNews365. "We are rewarded for the team championship. It's very important to have a second driver performing well. As a technical [leader], it's important to have two drivers giving feedback and views. Even more if they operate close to each other, it's even better for us at the top. "At the moment, it's not what we have. We have to try and help Yuki as much as possible, like we did in the past. We didn't manage with Checo [Sergio Perez], we didn't manage with Liam. With Yuki, we are trying." But when asked if Red Bull could choose driveability over outright pace to help bring Tsunoda closer to the front of the grid, Wache said the team would not be willing to risk angering Verstappen who likely wouldn't be pleased with the loss of performance. He added: "I'm not sure that we want to create a VCARB. "We can learn stuff but, if we gave that to Max, I'm not sure that he would be happy. He's our main asset in terms of performance. [We don't want to] reduce the overall potential of the car to make it easier." The RB21 has been a superb qualifying car in Verstappen's hands – he has beaten even the McLarens to pole position for three of the nine Grands Prix held so far in 2025 and he has an average qualifying position of third on the grid. Race pace, however, hasn't always been able to match. That is where the sister Racing Bulls car has been stronger, allowing drivers to manage tyre wear better and that is the key characteristic that Wache wants to take from the VCARB 02 and apply it to the RB21. He said: "It doesn't mean we don't have to improve. What we can extract from these cars is the degradation, the race pace."
