BERLIN, Germany: Former Formula One (F1) driver, Daniel Ricciardo, is the new global ambassador for the Ford Racing division, the eight-time Grand Prix winner said in a video posted on social media, as reported by the German Press Agency (dpa).
“While my racing days are behind me, my love for anything with wheels will always remain high, and for that I am proud to be partnering with Ford to become a Global Ford Racing Ambassador,” he was quoted in a statement from Ford Racing.
Ricciardo has kept a low profile since losing his F1 seat at RB (now Racing Bulls) following last year’s Singapore Grand Prix.
Recently, he said he was going through “a bit of self-exploration”.
Ford Racing is the high-performance division of the Ford Motor company. In his new role, Ricciardo will specifically focus on the Raptor pickup trucks and its lifestyle.
Ricciardo made a total of 257 starts across his F1 career, claiming three pole positions, eight victories and 32 podium finishes – representing the HRT, Toro Rosso (later AlphaTauri/RB), Red Bull, Renault and McLaren teams between 2011 and 2024. – BERNAMA-dpa
