Daniel Ricciardo, fondly known to the Formula 1 paddock as Honey Badger, is an open-wheel racing driver. He previously competed in the Formula 1 series. Ricciardo drove the no.3 car for RB until the 2024 Singapore GP. He was replaced by Liam Lawson at RB. Daniel Ricciardo was a driver from the Red Bull Junior Team who was lent to HRT for the 2011 season. He made his Formula 1 debut full-time in 2012 with Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2013. Ricciardo was promoted to Red Bull in 2014 and beat his four-time champion teammate Sebastian Vettel to claim 3rd in the drivers' championship. He went on to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull until 2018. Ricciardo left Red Bull for Renault in 2019 and later joined McLaren. He was stripped of his seat at McLaren in 2022 and returned to Red Bull in 2023.
Daniel Ricciardo has claimed 8 wins and 32 podium finishes in 258 starts in Formula 1 as of October 21, 2024. Ricciardo has spent 12 years in the sport with some of the top teams on the grid. He gained popularity with the Netflix show "Drive to Survive" based on Formula 1 racing. Ricciardo has earned many accolades throughout his career. He was appointed as a member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2022 Australia Day Honours. There is no confirmation about his return to Formula 1 after his leave from RB.
| Name | Daniel Joseph Ricciardo |
| Net Worth | $50 million |
| Age | 35 years as of October 2024 |
| Residence | Perth, Monaco, and Los Angeles |
| Position | ex- Formula 1 driver |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Source of Wealth | Professional racing, marketing for F1 teams, endorsements, business |
| Salary | $7 million |
| Endorsements | OKX, Afterpay, Singtel Optus, St Hugo, Beats, GoPro, EA Sports, and Thorne |
| Endorsement Earnings | Not known |
Daniel Ricciardo’s Net Worth
Daniel Ricciardo has an estimated Net Worth of $50 million as of October 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The Australian driver was settled for a huge paycheck due to the early termination of his contract at McLaren. As per reports from Sports Illustrated, Ricciardo was paid nearly $18 million for the early termination of his contract.
Ricciardo was relieved of his contract mid-season at Red Bull junior team, RB in 2024 but was not compensated for the same. Ricciardo has earned his wealth through his career winnings in motorsports, endorsements, and his business, Enchante.
Daniel Ricciardo Salary
Daniel Ricciardo had a salary of $7 million at Red Bull's sister team, Visa CashApp RB in 2024 according to reports from Spotrac. Ricciardo was relieved from his contract with RB after the Singapore GP in 2024. He lost his seat at McLaren during the 2022 season and spent the 2023 season as a reserve driver for Red Bull Racing. Ricciardo later replaced Nyck De Vries at RB, then known as AlphaTauri, earning a full-time seat for the 2024 season.
Daniel Ricciardo's best earnings were during his time at Renault. Ricciardo earned nearly $32 million during the 2020 Formula 1 season with Renault as per reports from Spotrac. He was also featured in the list of Highest-Paid Athletes by Forbes in 2020 in the 48th position.
Daniel Ricciardo Endorsements
Daniel’s portfolio in terms of brands endorsed is diverse. He has primarily partnered with currency and money-oriented businesses along with the tech world. He became a brand ambassador for OKX, a cryptocurrency platform in May 2022. Daniel also endorses Afterpay, a service that allows users to buy now and pay later. He has signed with Singtel Optus as his official telecom partner since August 2020.
GoPro, Beats, and EA Sports, the tech industry giants, are all listed as official partners on Daniel’s website. Daniel Ricciardo has even inked a deal with St. Hugo, an Australian fine wine brand. Nutritional supplement company Thorne is Daniel’s official sports performance partner. He has been a brand ambassador for Carsales and YouFoodz in the past. He has listed Beats as official headphones partner on his website, and has been spotted wearing their headphones numerous times in the paddock.
According to Forbes, Ricciardo earned $2 million in endorsement earnings in 2020.
Daniel Ricciardo Other Sources of Income
Daniel Ricciardo has made notable forays in the fashion and clothing industry. He first launched his personal merchandise online store under the label RIC3, derived from his racing tag and car number. The merchandise ranges from t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, caps and accessories. Daniel then expanded the venture into a fashion line, Enchanté. The brand’s website currently displays clothing for the beach, cafe, and comfort-wear collections.
Daniel Ricciardo House
According to Hello Magazine, the Honey Badger can boast of houses across three continents. His first house is a mansion in his home city of Perth, Australia. Following in the footsteps of his F1 colleagues, he also has an apartment in the glamorous city country of Monaco. The property is reported to have cost him $2 million. However, it is his 1960s-styled Beverly Hills mansion in Los Angeles that piques the most interest. He paid a mind-boggling sum of $18.6 million for the luxurious property when he bought it in 2018. Clearly, Ricciardo knows a thing or two about living lavishly.
Daniel Ricciardo Cars
Daniel Ricciardo’s garage collection suggests his passion for cars. His first car was a Toyota Hilux pickup gifted by his parents in 2006. The rest of his fleet consists of glorious supercars. He is the proud owner of a Porsche 911 GT3 RS, a Porsche 918 Spyder, an Aston Martin Valkyrie, an Aston Martin Vantage, a McLaren 675LT, and a Renault Megane RS.
Daniel Ricciardo Charity Work
Save the Children, a global organization, is Daniel Ricciardo’s official charity partner. He has also been a part of the Red Bull-supported Wings for Life foundation. In 2022, Daniel raised money for the flood victims in Australia by auctioning a specially designed and autographed helmet.
FAQ's on Daniel Ricciardo
A. Daniel Ricciardo has been in a relationship with Austrian actress Heidi Berger since 2019.
A. Daniel Ricciardo gave himself the nickname Honey Badger in 2014 as he considers it his spirit animal. He has drawn similarities with the honey badger for being “cute and cuddly” on the outside but having a “fearless” nature as well.
A. Daniel Ricciardo is a big supporter of the Australian Football League team, West Coast Eagles, who are based out of his home city of Perth. He is also a big fan of NFL team Buffalo Bills and UFC.
A. Daniel Ricciardo attributes his racing number to his first race ever when he was a kid and was assigned the number 3 by the officials. He grew up as a fan of former NASCAR driver, Dale Earnhardt, who wore the same number. He also revealed that the street number of his childhood home was three too. He even has the number 3 tattooed on his finger.
A. Daniel Ricciardo was born to Italian-Australian parents and describes himself as “most certainly having Italian blood.” However, he races under the Australian flag.
A. Daniel Ricciardo stands at 5 feet 10 inches (179 cm) tall.
