Aussie F1 star Daniel Ricciardo’s fans turn on him via social media post: ‘You certainly do not need any money’

Daniel Ricciardo Has been taken under fire from fans after launching a tongue-in-cheek promotion with an Australian GOK app.

The recently retired formula One -star posted a video on social media in which a new ‘tailgate’ company was announced.

What looked like an airy comeback soon became sour when followers discovered that it was part of a gambling promotion.

In the video placed on X, Ricciardo is lounging in a lounger and explains: “Retention is not what it is to be.”

He jokes about bored golf balls and looking for a ‘real passion project’.

‘I love my football and I like a good time. Now it’s time for me to do both, “he said.

Ricciardo then announces the launch of his own tailgate activities in collaboration with Dabble.

The video ends with Ricciardo who encourages fans to ‘start the party’ by visiting Dabbledan.com.

But the website does not promote Ricciardo’s business venture at all. Instead, it is a global competition to win the Ultimate Texas Tailgate experience.

The prize includes flights, accommodation and tickets for NFL matches – with Ricciardo as host.

Although the video was clearly meant as satire, not everyone thought it was funny, with many fans frustrated by Ricciardo’s decision to adapt to a gambling company.

‘Don’t promote something that destroys lives do something positive. Please, “wrote a follower.

Another said: “One day we are going to look back on these gambling advertisements in the way we are now looking back on cigarette advertisements.”

One follower wrote simply: ‘Money Badger Strikes Again’, a play about Ricciardo’s old nickname, The Honey Badger.

“What a shame. Your shilling for a gambling company. JFC. You don’t need the money so much, “said another.

Critics were very upset because Dabble is a social gambling platform. This allows users to place bets, follow others and share tips in a community -driven feed.

Although popular with the younger audience, the marketing tactics of the platform have asked questions.

Proponents of gambling reform claim that such content normalizes use through humor and approval of celebrities.

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australians lose around $ 25 billion in legal gambling every year.

Other estimates place the total losses closer to $ 31.5 billion, making the gambling losses of Australia the highest per head of the population in the world.

‘Serious size? Is it so tight? So damn disappointing, “another angry fan posted.

The criticism only comes a few months after Ricciardo quietly left full -time Formula 1 racing.

He made his F1 debut in 2011 and soon settled as one of the most exciting drivers of the sport.

A move to Toro Rosso in 2012 showed his promise, but it was his 2014 switch to Red Bull Racing that launched his career in the spotlight.

Ricciardo won three Grands Prix in his debut season in Red Bull and finished third in the world championship.

Known for his daring catching up and broad smile, he added victories in Malaysia (2016), Azerbaijan (2017) and Monaco (2018).

In 2019 he left for Renault, with the aim of rebuilding a struggling team. While victories proved elusive, he assured two stages in 2020 and earned respect as a leader.

He joined McLaren in 2021 and achieved their first victory in almost a decade in Monza. But inconsistent form in 2022 led to its exit.

After a reserve role at Red Bull in 2023, Ricciardo returned with Alphatauri halfway through the season.

The results did not improve and he quietly withdrew after full -time racing in 2025.