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Herald Sun
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Herald Sun
F1 news, updates: Daniel Ricciardo breaks silence with major update on life after walking away from F1 after Red Bull axing
Don't miss out on the headlines from F1. Followed categories will be added to My News. Aussie superstar Daniel Ricciardo has opened up about his struggles post-F1 career, revealing he has had to find out who he is away from being a driver. Ricciardo's F1 exit came without a farewell lap and, in many respects, dignity, unceremoniously dumped from Red Bull's second team almost a year ago, to make space for Liam Lawson's six-race audition. Fox Sports, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every practice, qualifying session and race in the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship™ LIVE in 4K. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. It brought an end to Ricciardo's 14 years on the Formula 1 grid, and since then, the Aussie says he has been struggling to find his new identity. Headlining Ray White's Connect conference on Monday, when Ricciardo was asked by sports presenter Mel McLaughlin about life after F1, he said: 'Well, I haven't been shaving my face. The beard is my comfort right now. 'I had a fallout with my barber and then I lost my razor. It's been a tough six months.' The 36-year-old then got serious, saying he realised his drive for F1 success made him somewhat 'selfish' and, since being axed from Red Bull, has been working hard to find himself and focus on what really matters in life. 'I've lived this crazy, high-speed life for so long, and I just sat into a little bit of stillness. I suddenly wasn't always surrounded by a tonne of people giving their opinions and thoughts,' Ricciardo continued. Daniel Ricciardo has provided a major update on his life after F1. Image: Instagram/Getty '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 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.' Ricciardo also opened up about his childhood and what ultimately led him to become a driver. 'Childhood was great. I was always driven to do something that scared me a bit. The reason I got into racing was that no one was really doing it. It was my chance to do something a little bit cooler than everyone else,' the Aussie said. 'I was just showing off, but showing off has got me to a really good place in life.' Daniel Ricciardo at Ray White Connect 2025. Ricciardo remains a hugely popular figure, but sounds resigned to the fact that his time on the F1 grid is over. Earlier this year, Ricciardo gave an emotional farewell to fans in the seventh season of Netflix's Drive to Survive. One of the original breakout stars of the documentary, he famously called Netflix a 'bunch of c****' in the first season, endearing himself to a whole new legion of F1 fans, particularly in America. Wearing casual clothes and sipping a glass of whisky, Ricciardo addressed his F1 axing, saying: 'This is it'. 'I never thought I would have this career. I never thought I'd be here, you know? That's the truth,' he said. 'Yes, my dream was to be world champion, and there were years along the way where I genuinely felt like it was gonna happen. 'I got close, that's OK. If I were a world champion sitting here today, would it change how I feel or how I view myself, or anything like that? I don't think so. 'Maybe my ego would be big. We don't want that. I have no regrets.' Ricciardo left the F1 grid with eight race wins, 32 podiums and three pole positions. He also twice finished on the season's podium in the Drivers' standings in 2014 and 2016. Originally published as 'Tough six months': Daniel Ricciardo breaks silence with major update after Red Bull axing
New York Times
21-02-2025
- Automotive
- New York Times
Guenther Steiner's legal case against Haas dismissed after parties reach agreement in mediation
The legal matters between Guenther Steiner and Haas are over, with the former Formula One team principal deciding to voluntarily dismiss his lawsuit with prejudice after reaching an agreement in mediation. Steiner, 59, filed a lawsuit against Haas Formula, LLC last spring over alleged unpaid commissions from 2021 to 2023 — which allegedly violated his final employment agreement with the F1 team — and unauthorized use of his name and likeness. Steiner became Haas F1's team principal in 2014, two years before it joined the grid, and the two parties mutually agreed to not renew his contract after the 2023 season. Ayao Komatsu was named Haas' team boss ahead of the 2024 campaign. Advertisement 'The popularity of Formula One in America is rapidly growing, and Haas F1 has grown with it,' reads the opening in the 'Nature of the Dispute' section of the complaint. 'But neither Haas F1 nor Formula One would exist in the modern United States if not for Guenther Steiner, who spearheaded the formation of the first U.S.-based Formula One team since the 1980s.' GO DEEPER Guenther Steiner savors post-F1 team boss life: 'I don't need Gene Haas anymore' Given that the complaint had redactions, the amount and what the commissions were for is unclear. But it included claims for relief for breach of contract, the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act and for unauthorized use of likeness. That latter point was in regards to a claim that Haas allegedly used his 'name, image and likeness in its promotional materials and merchandise' after his employment was terminated on December 31, 2023, and his lawyers claimed Steiner had not been compensated for the 'unauthorized use.' The lawsuit highlighted how Haas and Steiner were frequently shown in the Netflix docuseries 'Drive to Survive' and how 'this exposure was extremely valuable to the upstart racing team, particularly as it looked for additional revenue streams to support itself in the notoriously expensive Formula One environment.' Mecklenburg County court records show that the two parties entered mediation, and the conference completed on February 10. 'The parties reached an agreement on all issues,' per North Carolina court records and, because the case was settled, Steiner voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit with prejudice. This means the case is over, and the plaintiff cannot file the same case against the defendant again. A Haas statement read: 'Haas Formula, LLC is pleased to announce that Guenther Steiner and Haas Formula, LLC have resolved their dispute, that Guenther Steiner has withdrawn all allegations previously made in his lawsuit, and all claims asserted against Haas Formula, LLC have been dismissed with prejudice. Both Mr. Steiner and Haas Formula, LLC wish each other success in their future endeavors and will have no further comments on this matter.' Advertisement Details of the settlement agreement are unknown. The Athletic has contacted Steiner's attorneys for comment. This voluntary dismissal with prejudice comes several months after Haas Automation's lawsuit against Steiner and his publisher, Ten Speed Press, was dismissed by a California federal judge last fall. That lawsuit was over alleged trademark infringement in his autobiography, 'Surviving to Drive.' (Jure Makovec/AFP via Getty Images)
