Ex-F1 star Daniel Ricciardo has returned to the racetrack for the first time since he was axed from the pinnacle of motorsport last year.

The fan-favourite racer was dropped by Red Bull’s junior team, Racing Bulls, after the 2024 Singapore GP and has remained relatively quiet about life away from the F1 circus ever since.

Ricciardo frequently updates his fans on his business ventures, posting promotions on his social media accounts for his projects, including DR3 Wines and his Enchante clothing brand.

As rumours swirl over whether Ricciardo’s days in F1 are well and truly over, the Aussie star seems perfectly happy inspiring the next generation through DRS, taking the opportunity to sign t-shirts, take pictures and give invaluable advice to the karters on track.