With his trademark smile and practical jokes, Ricciardo is undoubtedly one of the most popular drivers on the F1 grid. But losing his seat following the early termination of his contract at McLaren in 2022 led him on a path of self-reflection that changed the man underneath the helmet and made him fall in love with F1 again.
One year on, Ricciardo seems back to his old self after stepping in half-season at his old outfit AlphaTauri and putting in several convincing performances. Speaking to Motorsport.com, Ricciardo opened up about how taking time out gave him a different perspective on his career and life.
