“Formula One was just cool. I loved racing, all types of racing, but from a young age, Formula One was the noise and everything, and that's what I was drawn to. I already knew when I was younger, the coolest guys are in F1... not that NASCAR drivers aren't cool, but that was always what I had in my head!”

Australian former racing driver

Daniel Ricciardo is an Australian former racing driver, active in Formula One from 2011 to 2024. Known by the nickname “the Honey Badger,” he built a long career in the sport and won eight Formula One Grands Prix across 14 seasons. He became known for his pace, race craft, and ability to compete at the top level over an extended career. His public profile comes from Formula One, where he spent more than a decade on the grid and collected wins that made him a familiar name in modern motor racing.