Ex-F1 driver urges Daniel Ricciardo to follow in footsteps of Mick Schumacher after RB axe
Juan Pablo Montoya advised Daniel Ricciardo to follow a similar path to Mick Schumacher after a failed Formula 1 stint.
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Daniel Ricciardo and Mick Schumacher (via IMAGO)
Daniel Ricciardo recently faced an extremely disappointing end to his RB stint in F1. The Aussie currently faces massive uncertainty over his future in the pinnacle of motorsport after having no prospects with any present teams on the grid. However, despite the uncertainty, Ex-F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya advised Ricciardo to follow a similar path to Mick Schumacher.
Daniel Ricciardo has already been considered for an ambassadorial role at the US GP, alongside Christian Horner opening the door for a potential Red Bull return. Juan Pablo Montoya claimed that there was ‘life after F1’ and put Mick Schumacher as the best example. The German faced a disappointing end to his F1 career and was still Mercedes’ reserve and a driver in the WEC for Alpine.
There’s life after F1 if you want it. The best example is Mick Schumacher. Mick had F1 trouble big time and it didn’t look like he would ever have another job. Now he’s an ambassador for Mercedes and he’s racing in the World Endurance Championship for Alpine.
Juan Pablo Montoya told Gambling Zone
Montoya felt that Ricciardo could do the same due to being a big personality. Ricciardo’s huge following and popularity would enable him to fit right into the role. Subsequently, the Colombian cheekily took a dig at himself and pointed out the difference between the Aussie and him and how he could do better on Instagram.
Danny could do that. He has such a big personality, and he’s got a huge following and he is very popular. If you think about me, everybody thinks I’m an asshole. If you think of Daniel: Oh, he’s such a lovely guy. Maybe I need to do some more Instagram!
Juan Pablo Montoya added
Daniel Ricciardo could ‘find a seat in anything’
Daniel Ricciardo is one of the most loved drivers in the history of F1. The Honey Badger was popular enough to amass a seat in any category of motorsport. Regardless, Juan Pablo Montoya questioned what Ricciardo should do after exiting the pinnacle of motorsport and highlighted how the latter was famous enough to gain a seat in ‘anything’.
Should he come to races and do events and things and enjoy that without the pressure of driving, or maybe he just walks away and says thank you to everybody, because if for him, driving is enough and what it is really all about for him he could find a seat in anything.
Juan Pablo Montoya noted
Multiple individuals had berated RB for giving a disappointing end to Daniel Ricciardo’s legendary career. The Aussie was and is still loved by everyone on the grid and his exit teared up many in the paddock. Regardless, Ricciardo will move on to better things in life and hope to excel in them all while donning his infectious smile.
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