Speed kings Ricciardo and Power party after Monaco GP, Indy 500 wins

WILL Power and Daniel Ricciardo partied like only Aussies can after wins in the Indy 500 and Monaco GP. Here’s how our latest superstar drivers partied.

Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo dives into a pool. Dan Ricciardo hugs mum and dad after Monaco GP win

ONE celebrated by drenching himself in milk under the scorching sun.

The other performed a perfect swan dive into a hotel pool.

With 7000km and the North Atlantic Ocean between them, superstar drivers Will Power and

Daniel Ricciardo partied like only Aussies could after respective wins wowed the motorsport world.

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Aussie Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo dives into a pool to celebrate his Monaco GP win. Picture: AP/Claude Paris

Will Power celebrates his Indy 500 win by drinking milk. Well, kinda. Picture: Chris Graythen/Getty Images

But the sweetest of victories was no walk in the park for Ricciardo who, eager to make amends for a botched pit stop on Monte Carlo’s famous track two years ago, was plagued by engine problems.

Using just six of his eight available gears, the Red Bull ace managed to hold his nerve to join Sir Jack Brabham and Mark Webber as the Australians to win the Monaco Grand Prix. It was his seventh and arguably most coveted F1 title.

“It was a stressful race,’’ Ricciardo said, “But crossing the line felt amazing. And ­redemption, that’s what I really felt. In a way, it should have been the easiest win I’ve had ’cause I led from start to finish … but it wasn’t easy.’’

The 28-year-old said he thought he’d missed his opportunity as it became clear there was nothing that could be done to overcome the power issues.

“I thought it was over,’’ he said. “I don’t know what corner I was in but I went down on power … for a few seconds, I just wanted to close my eyes and start crying already.

“I still don’t really know how we did it, but we did.’’

Will Power kisses his wife, Elizabeth Cannon. Picture: Getty images

Will Power with his son, Beau William, after winning the Indianapolis 500.

His determined win drew comparisons to F1 great Michael Schumacher.

Webber, who won the race in 2010 and 2012, said he couldn’t have been happier.

“There’s something in the water here,’’ he said. “But Daniel has more to come.’’

In stifling conditions in Indiana, Power, 37, lost all composure as he crossed the finish line to become the first Australian to win the Indianapolis 500 — one of America’s most prestigious races.

“I just screamed like I’ve never screamed before,’’ he said. “It was just amazing.’’

Power never looked back after he broke free with four laps to go bringing thousands of speedway fans to their feet.

“It’s what I needed so badly, what I wanted so badly, and it came true,’’ Power said. “Anyone here knows how that would feel. You want something so much, it comes through to you through hard work and determination.”

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