Daniel Ricciardo

Formula 1

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