Sea-Doo was excited to announce a partnership with Australian Formula 1 driver, Daniel Ricciardo last week as Ricciardo was in Miami for the 2022 Formula One Grand Prix. While there, he and Sea-Doo filmed a video (attached below) featuring a uniquely-equipped new RXP-X 300.
The unit itself is very clearly a slightly modified 2022 model in Sea-Doo’s premium Triple Black livery with unique touches, including metallic aqua fairings, carbon fiber inlays on the hood, and two-tone mats and seats. Raised “Sea-Doo” emblems adorn the hood as well.
In a piece by Joshua Dowling, WatercraftZone extrapolates that the Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 featured in the video is actually a 2023 unit, citing little evidence than the yellow and green accents on the side mirrors and handlebars.
Sea-Doo itself added to the speculation with social media posts stating, “The next level of high performance arrives this August” as brand ambassadors left coy posts on their feeds stoking the flames.
While we at The Watercraft Journal don’t know anything concrete about this watercraft except what can be observed, it’s worth noting that no physical differences from the current RXP-X available today – including the “300” call out on the console and the one-piece sponsons – are visible.
Sea-Doo’s description at the bottom of their YouTube video doesn’t give anything away either:
“We’ve partnered with F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo to bring a fresh Sea-Doo perspective on the world of high-performance watercraft. Bold, unique, with an attitude that commands the water – just like the people who squeeze the throttle. We couldn’t be more excited for what’s coming next! Stay tuned!”
A grinning Ricciardo had this to say at the end of his speedy test ride, “This thing is sooo good.” And that’s pretty much all we’re going to get. It does bear noting that Sea-Doo has a pattern of providing notable celebrities with customized watercraft – in 2019, BRP gifted chicken wing enthusiast DJ Khaled with a tropical-themed GTX with similar fanfare.
