Daniel Ricciardo is an Australian racing driver who has a net worth of $50 million, competes in Formula One for Scuderia AlphaTauri. He’s won eight Grand Prix races and various championships in his career.
He was awarded the Order of Australia for his contributions to motorsport. Ricciardo has had lucrative contracts with Renault and Red Bull, earning $35 million and $6 million per year, respectively. He’s also known for his involvement in documentaries and co-hosts “The Grandstand” on ESPN2.
Quick Facts
| Category | Richest Athletes › Race Car Drivers |
|---|---|
| Net Worth | $50 Million |
| Birthdate | Jul 1, 1989 (34 years old) |
| Birthplace | Perth |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Race car driver |
| Nationality | Australia |
Early Life
Daniel Joseph Ricciardo, born on July 1, 1989, in Perth, Western Australia, to his Italian-Australian parents Grace and Giuseppe “Joe” Ricciardo.
Joe raced at Wanneroo’s Barbagallo Raceway during Daniel’s youth.
Ricciardo and his sister, Michelle, grew up in Perth’s Duncraig suburb in a Catholic household, and Daniel attended the Catholic school Newman College.
He initiated karting with the Tiger Kart Club at the age of 9.
In 2005, he secured eighth place in the Western Australian Formula Ford championship.
In 2007, Ricciardo competed in the Formula Renault 2.0 Italia, achieving a sixth-place finish, and subsequently earned selection by the Red Bull Junior Team.
Career
In 2008, Daniel joined SG Formula for Formula 3 Euro Series. He debuted at Nürburgring, Germany.
Next year, he raced for Carlin Motorsport in British Formula 3. Then, he signed with Tech 1 in 2010. With Tech 1, he finished second in Formula Renault 3.5 Series by two points.
From 2009 to 2011, he tested for Red Bull Racing and served as a reserve driver for Toro Rosso.
In 2011, Red Bull Racing loaned him to Hispania Racing. His first Grand Prix was at the British Grand Prix in July. He raced for Toro Rosso in 2012-2013 and moved to Red Bull in 2014.
He secured third place in 2014 and 2016 FIA Formula One World Championships.
In 2018, he signed with Renault for two years, finishing fifth in 2020. In 2021, he joined McLaren, finishing eighth. He placed 11th in 2022.
After leaving McLaren, he returned to Red Bull Racing, then joined AlphaTauri, replacing Nyck de Vries.
He broke his hand during Dutch Grand Prix practice, underwent surgery, and missed races.
He returned for the United States Grand Prix in October 2023.
In September 2023, he confirmed staying with AlphaTauri for 2024.
Personal Life
Daniel chose the number 3 as a tribute to Dale Earnhardt, who drove the No. 3 car for Richard Childress Racing in NASCAR before his fatal crash in 2001.
Daniel, a fan of motorsports, particularly NASCAR, picked 3 as his go-kart number and later chose it for Formula One when given the option.
He’s a supporter of the West Coast Eagles in the AFL, the UFC, and the Buffalo Bills in the NFL.
He’s in a relationship with Heidi Berger, daughter of former F1 driver Gerhard Berger.
Previous romantic links include Annemarie Horbass and Jessica Gomes, but details were never confirmed.
His longest relationship was with high school sweetheart Jemma Boskovic, who accompanied him to Monaco before their split in 2018.
Awards
Ricciardo won the British Racing Drivers’ Club’s Bruce McLaren Trophy in 2013, 2014, and 2016 and Innes Ireland Trophy in 2014 and 2015.
In 2014, he received the Trofeo Lorenzo Bandini, Confartigianato Motori Driver of the Year award, and “GQ Australia” Sportsman of the Year award, followed by the Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough Performance of the Year in 2015.
Daniel was named Confartigianato Motori Driver of the Year again in 2018.
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Real Estate
In 2018, Daniel paid $8.75 million a home in Beverly Hills. The home includes five bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a terrace, a pool, and a jacuzzi.