Daniel Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo is one of the Aussie greats in F1 GP racing. Catch up on the latest motorsports and Formula One news.

Rare insight into Ricciardo’s private life

IF YOU couldn’t tell from his ever-present smile, Australian Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo is absolutely loving life — both on and off the track.

Red Bull Racing driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia waves to celebrate his third place finish on the podium after the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix in Singapore on September 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA

Ricciardo accused of using coded messages

THE McLaren F1 team has hinted that rivals Red Bull used coded messages to assist Daniel Ricciardo’s drive to a podium finish in Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix.

Red Bull Racing's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo stands in the pits at the Autodromo Nazionale circuit on September 6, 2014 in Monza during the third practice session ahead of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix. AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACE

Dan’s ideal teammate: Not Vettel

AUSSIE F1 star Daniel Ricciardo has a testy relationship with teammate Sebastian Vettel. So, who would he like to drive with instead?

Toro Rosso's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo (L) and French driver Jean-Eric Vergne (R) pose for a photograph beside the newly unveiled Toro Rosso STR7 Formula 1 car on February 6, 2012, during a training session at the Jerez race track. AFP PHOTO / CRISTINA QUICLER

Why Ricciardo’s old teammate is so annoyed

JEAN-ERIC Vergne outscored Daniel Ricciardo when they were Toro Rosso teammates. Now the frustrated Frenchman could be without an F1 drive.

MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 07: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing sits in his car prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo di Monza on September 7, 2014 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Ricciardo heaps pressure on Red Bull

DANIEL Ricciardo knows if he is going to be any chance of chasing down Mercedes for the F1 title, he needs the team to make big decisions.

SPA, BELGIUM - AUGUST 24: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing takes part in the drivers' parade before the Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on August 24, 2014 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Young Ricciardo had ‘incredible’ F1 intellect

A MAN who worked with a young, braces-wearing Daniel Ricciardo recalls being struck by the Australian’s amazing intelligence behind the wheel.

Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia celebrates on the podium after winning the Belgium Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Belgium, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

‘He’s got balls’: 10 reasons Ricciardo’s so good

EVERYONE loves Aussie ace Daniel Ricciardo. But what makes him so good? Australia’s last F1 world champion, Alan Jones, reveals all.

SPA, BELGIUM - AUGUST 21: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing gives a thumbs up as he prepares to take part in an ice bucket challenge during previews ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on August 21, 2014 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Vettel’s big Ricciardo sook

SEBASTIAN Vettel was the F1 superstar and Dan Ricciardo just the rookie. Now Vettel says any comparisons are “unfair”.

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - JULY 27: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing celebrates victory on the podium after the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at Hungaroring on July 27, 2014 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Drew Gibson/Getty Images)

Vettel earns 29 times more than Ricciardo

THE 2014 Formula 1 driver salaries have been revealed and, boy, don’t they make Daniel Ricciardo look like a bargain?

Red Bull Racing's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo celebrates on the podium in front of Scuderia Ferrari's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso after the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit in Budapest on July 27, 2014. Red Bull Racing's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo won the race ahead of Scuderia Ferrari's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso (2nd) and Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton (3rd). AFP PHOTO / DIMITAR DILKOFF

Two incredible moves prove Dan’s a superstar

DANIEL Ricciardo dares to dream this year’s F1 world title is still within reach. And with stunning manoeuvres like this, who could argue with him?

HOCKENHEIM, GERMANY - JULY 19: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing sits in his car in the garage during final practice ahead of the German Grand Prix at Hockenheimring on July 19, 2014 in Hockenheim, Germany. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

Ricciardo’s ‘unbelievable’ drive

DANIEL Ricciardo fought back valiantly from a first- lap incident to make a strong statement at the German Grand Prix.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing poses on stage during a fanzone appearance after the British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit on July 6, 2014 in Northampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Legend’s high praise for Ricciardo

INDYCAR great Dario Franchitti knows what it takes to be a champion and he sees a lot of those qualities in our Formula One star Daniel Ricciardo.

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MONTMELO, SPAIN - MAY 09: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing smiles in the garage during practice ahead of the Spanish F1 Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya on May 9, 2014 in Montmelo, Spain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Daniel Ricciardo’s unusual birthday request

FORMULA One star Daniel Ricciardo turned 25 this week and a reporter asked him what he would like for a present. They got a very strange answer.

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 08: Racewinner Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing celebrates following his victory during the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 8, 2014 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

‘It’s like Ricciardo’s driving one-handed’

RED Bull’s tech guru has heaped praise on Australia’s rising Formula One star Daniel Ricciardo, saying his calmness behind the wheel is “amazing”.

MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 05: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing speaks to the media ahead of the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 5, 2014 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Vettel seeks Ricciardo’s help

IT’S the ultimate compliment. Struggling F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel is looking to his flying Aussie teammate Daniel Ricciardo for answers.

Red Bull Racing's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo celebrates on the podium after the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya, in Montmelo on the outskirts of Barcelona on May 11, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ TOM GANDOLFINI

Ricciardo opens up on Vettel ‘rift’

DO they get along or not? Formula One star Daniel Ricciardo gives a revealing insight into the dynamic between he and Sebastian Vettel.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 19: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing attends a press conference following qualifying ahead of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on April 19, 2014 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Ricciardo: King of the sneaky sledge

AUSTRALIAN Formula One star Daniel Ricciardo has an uncanny knack of giving away a lot, but at the same time appearing to toe the company line. But he’s not fooling us.

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