Daniel Ricciardo 10 Personal Facts, Biography, Wiki
Australian motorsports racing driver Born: July 1, 1989 (age 32 years), Perth, Australia Height: 1.8 m Siblings: Michelle Ricciardo Parents: Joe Ricciardo, Grace Ricciardo Team McLaren Country Australia Podiums 32 Points 1289 Grands Prix entered 218 World Championships N/A Highest race finish 1 (x8) Highest grid position 1 Date of birth 01/07/1989 Place of birth Perth, Australia
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Daniel Joseph Ricciardo[10] was born on 1 July 1989 in Perth, Western Australia, to Italian-Australian parents. His father, Giuseppe “Joe” Ricciardo, was born in Ficarra (Messina), but relocated to Australia with his family aged just seven. Ricciardo’s mother, Grace was born in Australia, but had parents originally from Casignana (Calabria). Ricciardo also has a sister; Michelle. Growing up in Duncraig, one of Perth’s northern suburbs, Ricciardo’s earliest memories of motorsports were of his father racing at the nearby Barbagallo Raceway in Wanneroo. He attended high school at Newman College. He started karting at the age of 9. Ricciardo pronounces his surname “Ricardo” (/rɪˈkɑːrdoʊ/ (listen)) instead of the Italian pronunciation “Rit-tchar-do” ([ritˈt͡ʃar.do]), attributing this to the way it was usually pronounced growing up in Australia and by his family. He is often referred to as “the honey badger” referencing his racing style, explaining how “It’s supposed to be the most fearless animal in the animal kingdom. When you look at it, he seems quite cute and cuddly, but as soon as someone crosses his territory in a way he doesn’t like, he turns into a bit of a savage and he’ll go after anything – tigers, pythons – he turns very quickly, but he’s a good guy.” Growing up as a fan of NASCAR Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt, Ricciardo adopted the number 3 as his racing number in honour of him. Ricciardo supports the Australian Football League’s West Coast Eagles and was the club’s number-one ticket holder in 2015 and 2016. He is also a big UFC fan. The self-styled “Honey Badger” is fuzzy on the outside and feisty on the inside. Drivers beware because behind Ricciardo’s laidback persona and big grin is a razor-sharp racer with a bite. The Australian combines all-out speed with impressive race craft. Never afraid to push to the limits if it means pulling off a pass, Ricciardo is a proven race-winner, capable of consistently finishing at the business end of the championship table given the right machinery. A regular podium-finisher in his days with Red Bull, Ricciardo has christened the steps around the world with a dousing of Aussie culture – the ‘Shoey’ – as he quaffed champagne from a soggy racing boot. Yes it’s goofy, but the trademark celebration illustrates why he is loved for his sense of humour but never underestimated on track. His career’s next move to Renault’s works team in 2019 brought fresh challenges for the Perth pilot, but failed to deliver his dream of following Jack Brabham and Alan Jones as the next world champion from Down Under and he moved on to McLaren for 2021. There he has found a tough young team mate in Lando Norris, but has nevertheless returned to winning ways. Whatever happens next, Ricciardo is sure to keep on smiling. Daniel Ricciardo is one of the most experienced drivers on the Formula One grid. Winning eight Grand Prix races has sealed his name in F1 history. The Australian-born McLaren driver has also made millions of dollars from car racing. Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren give a thumbs up on the drivers’ parade ahead of Australia’s F1 Grand Prix on 10 April 2022. The talented driver was born on 1 July 1989 in Perth, Australia. This makes Daniel Ricciardo’s age 32 as of April 2022. The 32-year-old was born to Grace and Giuseppe ‘Joe’ Ricciardo. He has a sister called Michelle. His father, Joe, who is a mining engineer, was born in Ficarra, Italy but moved to Australia with the family. Although Daniel does not come from an affluent family like some famous F1 drivers, it seems he did not lack anything while growing up. Why is he called the Honey Badger? Many people often refer to the Perth-born driver as the Honey Badger for his fearless racing style. He usually does not like other drivers crossing his territory while on the track. According to the Guinness Book of Records, Honey Badgers are believed to be the most fearless animals in the world. Early life McLaren’s Ricciardo during his childhood as a young driver in kart racing. Daniel developed an interest in car racing at a young age after watching his father participate in various karting events. Giuseppe has competed in 24 karting races since 1980. The McLaren driver is among the tallest drivers in the F1 field at 1.8m. He weighs 66kg. In 2013, he was under pressure to lose weight by his then team, the Red Bull, to meet the F1 minimum weight limit of car and driver combined. Like some sports personalities, the McLaren driver has also kept his relationship life private. However, some sources say he is dating Heidi Berger, the daughter of 10-time F1 Grand Prix winner Gerhard Berger of Austria. Heidi Berger is the gorgeous daughter of Austrian F1 legend Gerhard Berger. She is rumoured to be dating Daniel of McLaren. The two have allegedly been spotted together on several occasions, including in New York City while shopping and recently while celebrating the driver’s 32nd birthday in Austria. The McLaren driver was previously linked to Australian model Jessica Gomes and his high school sweetheart Jemma Boskovich. Social media Daniel has active social media accounts where he engages with his millions of fans spread worldwide. Daniel Ricciardo’s Instagram account has over 6.7 million followers, while on Facebook, he has about 1.6 million at the time of writing. His Twitter account has over 2.7 million followers. Daniel Ricciardo’s net worth has increased through hard work and dedication since his F1 debut in 2011. He is currently among the most popular racing drivers who continue to inspire the young generation of drivers. Daniel Ricciardo made his Formula 1 debut with the back-of-the-grid HRT team in 2011, replacing Narain Karthikeyan at the British Grand Prix as Red Bull, for who he was a test and reserve driver for, looked for the Australian to gain experience.
