Formula 1
Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo is an Australian Formula 1 driver famed for his aggressive overtakes, infectious grin, and unwavering tenacity. Known as the "Honey Badger," Ricciardo combines fearlessness with flair, making him one of the sport's most charismatic and accomplished competitors.
About
Daniel Ricciardo
Team
Scuderia AlphaTauri
Country
Australia
Date of birth
July 1st, 1989
Place of birth
Perth, Australia
Career Highlights
257 Grand Prix starts
8 Formula 1 race wins
32 podium finishes
3 pole positions
17 fastest laps
Career points: 1 329
Daniel Ricciardo: The Honey Badger’s Rise and Roar
Born 1 July 1989 in Perth, Australia, Ricciardo began karting at nine and swiftly ascended the junior racing ladder—claiming titles in Formula Renault and British F3. Promoted through the Red Bull junior system, he debuted in F1 in 2011 with HRT, then joined Toro Rosso in 2012.
His breakthrough arrived in 2014 with Red Bull Racing, where Ricciardo notched three wins—Canada, Hungary, and Belgium—and finished third in the championship in his debut top‑team year. He continued to shine with Red Bull until 2018, adding more victories and setting his reputation as a formidable overtaker.
After stints with Renault and McLaren (where he famously won at Monza in 2021), Ricciardo returned to the Red Bull fold as a reserve driver, later stepping in at AlphaTauri and RB. End of September 2024 marked the close of his F1 tenure, leaving behind a legacy of 8 wins and 32 podiums.
Off-track, his “shoey” celebrations, sunny demeanor, and role in Drive to Survive helped him become one of F1’s most popular and enduring personalities
