“To get the Red Bull junior drive was like a massive pressure off... I didn't have to go around asking Mum and Dad to sell their house or ask friends for funding. The instant feeling was, 'Oh wow, amazing.'”

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.