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Daniel Ricciardo brings star to tears during British Grand Prix press conference

Daniel Ricciardo has caused mayhem in the British Grand Prix press conference. His victim “absolutely lost it” after a very personal inquiry.

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July 12, 2019 - 9:02AM
Daniel Ricciardo brings star to tears during British Grand Prix press conference (Sky Sports F1)

Daniel Ricciardo has completely derailed the British Grand Prix press conference when he confronted one of the youngest stars on the Formula 1 grid about his pubic hair.

The Aussie larrikin brought McLaren rising star Lando Norris to tears, howling with laughter, after the Renault star was busted leaning across the press conference desk to ask if the 19-year-old has yet sprouted some growth around his pelvic region.

Ricciardo’s out-of-the-blue question and Norris’ uncontrollable laughter had many Formula 1 commentators labelling it the “funniest press conference in Formula 1”.

Poor Norris didn’t stand a chance after Ricciardo seized his moment.

It all started with a question to Lewis Hamilton about how he is able to stay young and fresh as a senior statesman on the F1 grid surrounded by much younger stars like Norris and 21-year-old George Russell.

As Hamilton was talking about feeling as energised as the first day he entered the sport, Norris innocently suggested it may be the world champion’s facial hair that keeps him looking so age-defyingly youthful.

“Well I can’t do much better either, (F1 great Nigel) Mansell’s (moustache) was all right,” Norris said.

Daniel Ricciardo was holding court in the British Grand Prix press conference.
Daniel Ricciardo was holding court in the British Grand Prix press conference.

As Hamilton continued to answer the question by talking about his chin candy, Ricciardo was busted sneaking in his direct question to Norris, who was sitting two chairs across from the Aussie.

“Have you got pubes yet,” Ricciardo asked.

Not understanding Ricciardo’s question the first time, Norris leaned in as the Aussie asked again in a hushed whisper with his hand covering his mouth.

Norris’ eyes then lit up as he responded with a simple “no” before immediately erupting into a giggling fit.

With Hamilton still giving his answer, Ricciardo was spotted leaning back in his seat to give Norris’ mid-section a good look over as his British victim continued to battle his giggling fit.

As Hamilton ended his answer and a reporter began to ask another question about the youth of Russell and Norris, poor Norris completely lost it as he exploded with laughter.

“This guy,” Norris said pointing at Ricciardo as he burried his head in his hands for a third time, leaning forward on the desk.

“He’s crying,” an overjoyed Ricciardo said as Norris wiped tears from his eyes while still struggling to keep his composure.

Lando Norris lost it.
Lando Norris lost it.

With the entire room wanting to know what the hell was going on, it was Russell that took pity on the poor reporter and informed the room the cackling laughter had nothing to do with the question just put to the drivers.

“Don’t worry it’s got nothing to do with your question,” Russell said.

“It’s definitely not suitable for you guys.”

Ricciardo then, with a false angelic smile, shrugged his shoulders and said matter of factly: “I didn’t think it was that funny”.

Ricciardo was in a funny mood right from the start of the press conference, telling reporters he won’t be running short of self confidence any time soon, despite also getting used to life as one of the senior figures of the sport.

“I don’t feel like one of the older guys yet,” he said.

“I still feel young and sharp and good looking.”

One can only assume he was more than a little pleased that the microphones managed to pick up his question to Norris.

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