WATCH: Daniel Ricciardo Shares a Glimpse Into His American-Style Summer Break

Daniel Ricciardo has had a torrid first half of the season. He currently stands in 12 place with 19 points. His teammate Lando Norris, on the other hand, finds himself at 7 with 4 times as many points. His best finish of 6 came at the Australian Grand Prix, Ricciardo’s home GP. The summer break couldn’t have come at a better time for Ricciardo!

But, as if things weren’t already bad for Daniel Ricciardo, he now faces a doubt whether he will retain his Mclaren seat next year. With Vettel’s retirement and Alonso jumping ship to Aston Martin, Alpine and Mclaren are now after the services of 2021 F2 Champion Oscar Piastri.

Daniel spends a week in the Mountains of Montana 

But this does not bother Danny as much. Ricciardo has been spending his summer break in Montana’s Rocky Mountains. He posted his travel vlog video titled “A Week off in Montana” on his YouTube Channel.

The video shows him and his buddies cycling through Glacier National Park. He is seen walking across rivers, cycling on the mountain roads, and enjoying the greenery all around.

After a tiring ride around the mountains, Ricciardo and his friends changed their attire into a more Montana style.

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They spent their evening around the fire doing loads of fun activities which included “…we had bucking bulls, barrel racing, rope catching, net twisting, turtle throwing, heel-clicking and throttle twisting” as Mclaren driver explained in a very staunch American accent.

Daniel Ricciardo: America’s new poster boy for Formula 1

Daniel Ricciardo has been known for his unique character and his fun-loving attitude, which he has maintained despite what has happened on the track.

Ricciardo is also known for his love of America. And the fans in the US love him just as much. In an interview with GQ, Danny explains that he had more requests for his time in Miami than in his home Grand Prix of Melbourne.

Netflix Series Drive to Survive has driven up the popularity of the sport in the US. Daniel’s comfort in front of the Camera has, thus, grabbed him huge attention among the fans.

“We knew when we brought Daniel in that he was more than just an incredible racing driver, he also has a long-standing connection with F1 fans all around the world,” Mclaren CEO Zak Brown said when he got Ricciardo to Mclaren

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It would be a sad day indeed if this season marks Daniel Ricciardo’s last season in Formula 1. Rest assured, the experienced Aussie will give his best to make a strong statement post the summer break.