“I used to go to work with Dad on the weekend. We'd drive past an indoor go-kart track every now and then, and we went there a few times. I was never tall enough, so I always left upset. I think I was seven when I was the right height, and I was like, 'Please let me have a go.' It was love at first sight.”

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.