Daniel Ricciardo gets a job offer from Matchbox Twenty after they see him singing one of their hits

Aussie Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo will leave McLaren a year early after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract at the end of this season – but he may have scored a gig with rock band Matchbox Twenty.

The eight-time grand prix winner was on holiday in the US when he filmed himself driving and singing along to one of the American stars’ biggest hits.

In clip, the 33-year-old Aussie belts out his best version of the band’s smash 1997 single ‘3AM’ as he cruises down a freeway.

The Aussie star (pictured) has been recently sacked by McLaren and his future plans are still unclear – but he might have a lifeline in the music industry

The clip didn’t escape the notice of the band, who took to social media to let him know they were impressed.

‘If you’re ever looking for a side gig outside of @F1 let us know @danielricciardo!’ the band wrote on Twitter.

Fans were quick to chime in, noting that Ricciardo might be looking for a new line of work in light of his recent sacking.

‘He’ll definitely need it next year,’ wrote one.

‘He’s actually looking for a main gig now! Hopefully y’all sign him!’ joked another.

‘As a roadie,’ said a third commenter.

American rock band Matchbox Twenty (pictured above) saw footage of Ricciardo singing their hit song 3AM and offered him a job

The Aussie actually has some experience in the music industry after scoring a guest appearance on a Gang Of Youths album playing drums and backing vocals in 2020.

Ricciardo has endured a horror two-season stint with McLaren in which he struggled to find form and was frequently outperformed by his British teammate Lando Norris.

The Aussie has struggled for form during his two-season stint, being markedly outperformed by his less experienced team-mate Lando Norris in qualifying and trailing him by 57 points after 13 races this year.

With Ricciardo’s departure now confirmed, 21-year-old Formula Two champion Oscar Piastri is expected to take his fellow Australian’s place.

Ricciardo was under contract until the end of 2023 and only last month insisted he was ‘committed to McLaren until the end of next year’. 

He could be set for a payout in the region of $24million, taking into account his massive salary and performance bonuses.

‘It’s been a privilege to be a part of the McLaren Racing family for the last two seasons but following several months of discussions with Zak & Andreas we have decided to terminate my contract with the team early and agree to mutually part ways at the end of this season,’ Ricciardo said in an official statement.

Ricciardo’s midseason break ends this weekend as he suits up for the Belgian Grand Prix – his first race since the news of his split with McLaren broke

‘I’ll be announcing my own future plans in due course but regardless of what this next chapter brings, I have no regrets and am proud of the effort and work I gave McLaren, especially the win in Monza, last season.

‘I’ve enjoyed working with everyone at McLaren both trackside and back in Woking and will be giving my all on and off track as we enjoy the remainder of the season together.

‘I’ve never been more motivated to compete and be a part of a sport that I love so much and look forward to what comes next.’