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Daniel Ricciardo Reveals Terrifying ‘Scared Shitless’ F1 Moment
Highlights
- Daniel Ricciardo attends Indianapolis 500 but won’t race there.
- Ricciardo supports Conor Daly, promoting his wine brand.
- Ricciardo finds IndyCar’s oval racing intimidating and risky.
- Max Verstappen also declines Indy 500, citing safety concerns.
- No rivalry exists between Formula 1 and IndyCar drivers.
- Ricciardo admires the skill of oval and sprint car racers.
Daniel Ricciardo attends the Indianapolis 500 this weekend but rules out a future entry, citing the heightened risk and his discomfort with oval racing.
He supports Conor Daly, who starts eighth, while promoting his wine label during the event.
Speaking on Daly’s Speed Street podcast, Ricciardo rejects any F1-versus-IndyCar posturing and stresses shared respect among top-level drivers.
He outlines the contrast between IndyCar ovals and F1 circuits: sustained pack running, narrow margins, and different aerodynamic behaviours raise the perceived jeopardy.
“It scares the shit out of me.” — Daniel Ricciardo on racing the Indy 500
Max Verstappen echoes that calculation, saying he will not contest Indianapolis given the injury risk relative to his F1 priorities.
“I don’t need to risk my life there and potentially injure myself.” — Max Verstappen
Ricciardo reiterates the point, accepting the spectacle but dismissing a personal attempt at the 500.
He still praises oval specialists and sprint car racers, recalling a Christmas visit to an Australian sprint event that showcased extreme commitment and speed.
IndyCar safety has advanced, notably with the aeroscreen, yet superspeedway dynamics remain unforgiving, shaping how F1 drivers evaluate cross-series opportunities.
“There’s definitely not a ‘we are cooler than you guys’.” — Daniel Ricciardo
For Ricciardo, the focus remains on future programmes and a potential racing comeback, rather than an oval experiment.
His recent paddock appearances keep him central to F1 discussion while he explores commercial projects, including the wine brand.
Daly’s eighth-place start offers a credible shot at a strong result, with Ricciardo’s presence adding profile to the entry and the event.
He respects the 500’s challenge but chooses to engage as an ally, not a competitor.
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“It scares the
shit out of me.”
Ricciardo
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respects the risk,but won’t race it
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F1: Circuit
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F1: Circuit
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Indy: Ovals,
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Indy: Ovals,
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Conor Daly starts P8
Indy 500 Grid
“They’re freaking awesome, and they’re crazy.”
Daniel Ricciardo: Always honest, always racing—just not
on the world’s wildest oval.
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on the world’s wildest oval.
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Daniel Miller reports on Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends with race-day analysis, team-radio highlights, and point-standings updates. He explains power-unit upgrades, aerodynamic developments, and driver rivalries in straightforward, SEO-friendly language for a global F1 audience.
