From the sun-soaked tracks of Australia to the high-speed circuits of Formula One, Daniel Ricciardo’s journey in the fast lane is nothing short of cinematic.
With a smile as iconic as his late braking, Ricciardo, affectionately known as the “Honey Badger” for his fierce racing style, has carved a niche for himself in the hearts of F1 aficionados around the globe.
Whether it’s battling setbacks or celebrating under the champagne showers, Ricciardo’s saga is a testament to resilience, passion, and an undying love for the thrill of racing.
Who is Daniel Ricciardo?
Italian-Australian racer Daniel Joseph Ricciardo AM is presently flying the Australian flag while competing in Formula One for the RB Formula One Team. His birthday is July 1st, 1989.
In Formula One, he has eight Grand Prix wins and thirty-two podium finishes.
As part of an agreement with Red Bull Racing, for whom he was test-driving under its sister team, Scuderia Toro Rosso, Ricciardo made his debut at the 2011 British Grand Prix with the HRT team.
After the team switched up its driver lineup in 2012, he became a full-time member of Toro Rosso and drove a Ferrari-powered vehicle for them in 2012 and 2013.
Alongside Sebastian Vettel, Ricciardo was elevated to Red Bull in 2014 to take Mark Webber’s place as he retired.
What happened to Daniel Ricciardo?
Talks of Daniel Ricciardo’s possible departure from Formula 1 are rampant amid circulating rumors about his future in the sport, especially after his departure from McLaren in 2023 owing to performance issues.
But there has not been an official confirmation as of yet. Despite the rumors, Ricciardo is unflinchingly focused on the 2024 season.
He downplays his interest in other racing series and highlights his resolve to overcome obstacles in his career.
Despite a challenging start to his 2024 season, Daniel Ricciardo has maintained that he is happy and confident, believing that he can “make a good result happen” soon.
After making his comeback to the Formula One grid midway through the 2023 season, where he put in a number of strong performances despite missing five races due to a broken hand, Ricciardo has encountered more difficulties this year.
Ricciardo clarifies how his struggles with RB in 2024 differ from those he faced while at McLaren.
RB teammate Yuki Tsunoda has out-qualified the eight-time Grand Prix winner at all three race weekends, and his best race day performance to date has been a P12 finish.
In spite of this, Ricciardo says he still feels good about himself and is eager to see his performance return to normal. Nevertheless, Ricciardo has faced challenges in the 2024 campaign.
After a turbulent beginning, he struggled with performance setbacks and sensed growing pressure from Yuki Tsunoda, his teammate.
Despite finding it difficult to match Tsunoda’s performance, Ricciardo is unwavering in his resolve to overcome these obstacles and dispel any doubts about his abilities.
His goal is still to get back into his stride and establish himself as a member of the Red Bull team.
Is Daniel Ricciardo dating someone?
At the moment, Ricciardo is dating Heidi Berger, an actress and the daughter of Austrian Formula One driver Gerhard Berger.
In August 2022, the couple revealed their romance to the world through a series of Instagram photos taken while on a hike in California. Before Heidi Berger, Ricciardo was associated with a couple of other fortunate women.
The pair remained long-term partners while Ricciardo’s Formula One career took off. They had been high school sweethearts. They even relocated to Monaco together prior to their breakup in 2016.
After the breakup, Ricciardo was associated with a number of people, including Australian model Jessica Gomes and colleague Annemarie Horbass at Red Bull, both of whom were never verified as romantic partners.
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