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Ricciardo discusses potential one-off Le Mans start on F1 podcast

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 6:22 PM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Ricciardo discusses potential one-off Le Mans start on F1 podcast

Summary

Daniel Ricciardo revealed on the F1 podcast Beyond the Grid that he is considering a one-off start at Le Mans, described as potentially offering him closure after his F1 career. In the October 28 episode, he emphasized that a full championship does not excite him, but a singular event does. The conversation included a mention of Sergio Pérez's interest in joining Max Verstappen for Le Mans, although Ricciardo did not confirm discussions with Verstappen. Ricciardo's connection with Ford as a global ambassador was noted, though he did not specify a particular team or car for the Le Mans start.

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•Ricciardo considers Le Mans for closure after F1
•No team or car mentioned for Le Mans start
•Verstappen's name came up indirectly through Clarkson
•Ricciardo has a partnership with Ford Racing
•Episode aired on October 28, 2026

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6:22 PMYahoo Sports — Ricciardo Floats a One-Off Le Mans Start on F1's Podcast, but Names No Team, No Car and No Verstappen

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Daniel Ricciardo told F1's official Beyond the Grid podcast that a one-off start at Le Mans is the only kind of racing he is weighing, and that it could be “the last bit of closure” he needs after leaving Formula 1. The episode, published October 28 and titled “Refinding Myself After F1” on YouTube, is an interview with host Tom Clarkson. The Le Mans exchange starts about an hour and 21 minutes in. Ricciardo says that a year ago he would have sworn off putting on a helmet again. Now a full champ
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