Daniel Ricciardo is undoubtedly one of Formula 1's most popular drivers. Respectful, talented but also cheerful, he is a key figure in motor sport's premier competition. The Australian driver has left an indelible mark on all the teams he has worked for. But there's one subject he hardly ever talks about: his private life.
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Daniel Ricciardo's return to Formula 1
When Daniel Ricciardo found himself a test driver for Red Bull in 2023, it sounded like the end of his career. In the end, just a few months later, the Honey Badger (his unexpected but real nickname) was once again able to bounce back and found a place at Racing Bulls, for whom he had already worn the colours between 2012 and 2013.
At the age of 34, the native of Perth (Australia) is proving that he still has the talent to compete in Formula 1. This news is sure to please Gerhard Berger, as rumours have it that Daniel Ricciardo is in a relationship with Heidi Berger, the daughter of the former F1 champion.
In a relationship with the daughter of a former champion?
A professional driver from 1984 to 1997, the Austrian came very close to becoming world champion. He contested more than 200 races, taking 48 podiums and winning a total of 10 Grands Prix. Whether with Ferrari, McLaren or Renault, Gerhard Berger often finished between 8th and 3rd place, but never managed to win the ultimate title.
Daniel Ricciardo has never publicly spoken of his relationship with Heidi Berger, but they were spotted at Scotty James and Chloe Stroll's wedding in May 2023. It's hardly surprising that the Australian hasn't made anything official, given his rather eventful past.
Ricciardo's turbulent love life
Until 2016, Daniel Ricciardo was in a relationship with Jemma Boskovich, a jewelry designer he met in his youth. The man who finished 3rd in the world championship in 2014 and 2016 was then paired with Jessica Gomes, an Australian model who is also the face of several prestigious groups. Also from Perth, the supermodel had a secret romance with the driver according to the press, although nothing was ever confirmed. She is now in a relationship with young New Zealand driver Andre Heimgartner, who competes in the Dunlop Super2 class.
Daniel Ricciardo seems to want to preserve his privacy before publicly revealing the identity of his partner. But there is every reason to believe that he is currently sharing his daily life with Heidi Berger, who is trying to build a career as an actress.
A young actress who wants her career to take off
She appeared in a few TV series between 2015 and 2018, such as the Portuguese productions A Única Mulher and Onde Está Elisa. In 2018, the 26-year-old also had a role in the Austrian crime series Meiberger - Im Kopf Des Taters. Since the start of the 2024 season, Daniel Ricciardo has been trying to find his feet with Racing Bulls. He has yet to score a point in Formula 1, but this should not be long in coming.
However, his single-seater is still far less powerful than those of other top drivers such as Ferrari, Red Bull or Mercedes. The former Renault driver boasts prodigious longevity, making him one of F1's richest drivers.
This article has been translated from Gentside FR.
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