Ricciardo claimed another unlikely race victory in Shanghai, storming from sixth to first in the closing laps for Red Bull's first win of 2018. (Photo by Dirk Klynsmith / Sutton Images) What a man! “We had a problem at the pit stop and that’s why I dropped behind,” said Rosberg. Briton Jenson Button came home fourth for McLaren ahead of fifth placed German Nico Hulkenberg in the second Force India with two-time champion Spaniard Fernando Alonso sixth for Ferrari. PRESS REACTION: NO ONE PREDICTED IT, EVERYONE LOVES IT, WHAT HE SAID: RICCIARDO CELEBRATES HIS WIN, ANALYSIS: WHY RICCIARDO IS NOW NO.1 AT RED BULL, VIDEO: MASSA, PEREZ ESCAPE UNHURT FROM MASSIVE CRASH. Huge crash ends Canadian Grand Prix. Italy saw Daniel take pole, and win with the fastest lap, where teammate Nico Hulkenberg finished 2nd to make it a Renault 1-2. In the aftermath of his brilliant Monaco victory, this is the inside story of how Daniel Ricciardo first became a Formula One race winner. Ricciardo says he has been made to feel very welcome at the team and as a result, he feels both confident and comfortable heading into the first race of the year. Daniel Ricciardo takes a sensational victory in the Chinese GP as a chaotic final 20 laps throws the championship wide open. “Congratulations to Daniel,” said Vettel. Video, 00:01:03I'm doing my best to keep Cavani - Solskjaer, Playing five-a-side against Neymar. Ricciardo woke up and was showing his focus and determination again to push the team and the RB13 to it's limits to score his first pole in Monaco. “Daniel has been unbelievable all season. All times AEST (GMT +10). Sponsors. Aussie bias aside, Daniel Ricciardo should finish best of the rest ... And Valtteri Bottas could be the first one to go. “He’s proved his worth. One of Perth’s greatest sporting exports, Ricciardo begins the next chapter in his career this season after making a bold call to leave Red Bull for Renault, a team which has yet to score a podium result since returning to Formula One in 2016. Daniel Ricciardo. What a man! Video, 00:01:03, I'm doing my best to keep Cavani - Solskjaer, Playing five-a-side against Neymar. Daniel Ricciardo has expressed his hesitation regarding the introduction of sprint races into Formula 1. HOW MANY TEAMS WILL WIN ... -Daniel Ricciardo and McLaren to win a race His first race in Spain was a fairy-tale. I'm completely in love with Aguero - Guardiola, Tuchel 'very happy' with 'focused' Chelsea. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Daniel Ricciardo believes Sergio Perez should never have been allowed to win Sunday’s Sakhir Grand Prix after finishing lap one in the pits and in last place.. Ricciardo, who was fifth in his Renault, was pleased for the Racing Point driver for achieving his first Formula 1 victory but was left wondering at the performance of the rest of the drivers on the grid. He was promoted to their F1 team in 2014 and scored three wins in his first year at the top team. He didn't put a foot wrong that weekend and even won the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix on his debut race for Red Bull. Daniel Ricciardo has moved three positions on the first lap despite a tough start. The 24-year-old Australian took full advantage of power and electrical problems that hit both championship leader Nico Rosberg and his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages to claim a stirring triumph, and end Mercedes’s domination of the 2014 season. A relieved Rosberg said: “It was a big battle all the way. Both were seen moving in their cockpits after the collision at the first corner, crashing into the tyre barriers at impacts measured at over 27G, braked from speeds of more than 240 kph. I lost a lot of power and was slow down the straights. They have had a good comeback although there is still plenty of work ahead of us because Mercedes are quicker down the straight, but all in all it’s been a good day.”. Daniel Ricciardo breaks through for first F1 Grand Prix win with thrilling victory in Canada. Throughout the first half ... Daniel is fully capable of scoring a win at any one ... due to which the drivers opted for intermediates to begin the race on. Hamilton was forced to retire with a rear brake issue, but German Rosberg managed to nurse his car home in second place ahead of Ricciardo’s Red Bull team-mate, reigning four-time champion German Sebastian Vettel. Daniel Ricciardo wins first Monaco Grand Prix despite power issue as rival Lewis Hamilton calls for change in the principality after lamenting 'the most boring race I’ve ever participated in' Daniel Ricciardo's first F1 win: The oral history. 2014 Canadian GP: Daniel Ricciardo wins dramatic race as Nico Rosberg extends lead First GP win for Australian; Mercedes beaten for the first time in … Video, 00:02:44, Marussia team-mates crash on first lap. Stewards are also investigating a collision on the opening lap that took out both Marussias of Jules Bianchi and Max Chilton. “The race really came to life for the last 15-20 laps... Hamilton had a problem and Rosberg was slow down the straights. Video, 00:02:30Ricciardo on 'surreal' first race win, Hamilton rues Canada retirement. Daniel Ricciardo ended Mercedes' domination of Formula 1 this season by claiming his maiden Formula 1 victory in a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix. Video, 00:03:22, 'He's as good as people say' - Bell on NFL draft and number one pick Lawrence, Perfect drive! Ricciardo crossed the line to win his seventh Grand Prix, and his first won from pole position, with all previous race wins occurring after starting outside the top three. Teammate Lando Norris finished in fifth. Of all races we thought we could win, this would have been the most unlikely, but the way he drove, he thoroughly deserved the drive. DANIEL Ricciardo’s trademark ear to ear grin was just that little bit wider after claiming his maiden Formula 1 victory for Red Bull in a dramatic, crash-hit Canadian Grand Prix. Video, 00:04:48, Mason full of praise for 'world class' Bale. The HRTs were the slowest cars on the grid, as Ricciardo qualifyed in last place directly behind teammate Liuzzi for his first Formula One race. He has scored a pair of fourth places in Melbourne, but was disqualified from second place for a technical infringement in 2014 and has now failed to see the chequered flag three times. After moving to the team over the off-season, the Australian looked very comfortable in his new surroundings during pre-season testing and will be determined to prove he made the right decision with the switch to Woking. Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo reflects on an "awesome" and "surreal" first win in Formula 1 after winning a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix.. Daniel Joseph Ricciardo: Nationality: Australian: Date of Birth: 1st July 1989: First Race: 2011 British Grand Prix: First Win: 2014 Canadian Grand Prix: Wins: 7: Poles: 3: Podiums: 31: Fastest Laps: 15 Daniel Ricciardo on possibilities of a gap year and retirement plans The Australian is 31-years-old and has a contract with McLaren that will see him through till 33 years. Daniel Ricciardo reached Formula One through Red Bull’s young driver programme. Golfer hits ball into moving car 300 yards away. “I finally managed to get in the right spot to use DRS -- and it’s an amazing feeling right now.”, GALLERY: CELEBRATING DANIEL RICCIARDO’S FIRST F1 WIN. Read about our approach to external linking. Video, 00:03:22'He's as good as people say' - Bell on NFL draft and number one pick Lawrence, Perfect drive! What a man! This season Ricciardo is … Nationwide News Pty Ltd © 2020. Video, 00:02:30The boxer who had to wait a year for his pro debut, I'm doing my best to keep Cavani - Solskjaer. Aussie bias aside, Daniel Ricciardo should finish best of the rest with what looks like a speedy new Mercedes-powered McLaren. AUSTRALIAN Daniel Ricciardo has won the first F1 race of his career with victory over title leader Nico Rosberg in a thrilling race in Canada. I'm completely in love with Aguero - Guardiola. The first race of the season begins this weekend in Sakhir with the Bahrain Grand Prix, LIVE on Kayo and Fox Sports 506. Ricciardo had started the race in sixth position, three places behind Vettel. We have seen many racing drivers take a gap from Formula 1 for a while, such as Michael Schumacher , and the 2021 season’s comeback sensation Fernando Alonso . After moving to the team over the off-season, the Australian looked very comfortable in his new surroundings during pre-season testing and will be determined to prove he made the right decision with the switch to Woking. I lost a lot of power and was slow down the straights. “Thanks everyone. He was promoted to their F1 team in 2014 and scored three wins in his first year at the top team. Daniel Ricciardo on possibilities of a gap year and retirement plans The Australian is 31-years-old and has a contract with McLaren that will see him through till 33 years. Ricciardo was involved in a first-lap collision in Russia, leading to his eventual retirement. Video, 00:00:49Perfect drive! as he claims his maiden race win at a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix. Video, 00:03:09, 'He's as good as people say' - Bell on NFL draft and number one pick Lawrence. Red Bull: 2014-. © 2021 BBC. Huge crash ends Canadian Grand Prix. It’s been a positive day. Ricciardo was a hot Red Bull prospect at the time, acting as Toro Rosso's test and reserve driver that season as well as taking part in the occasional FP1 session. Daniel Ricciardo claimed his first-ever Formula One victory after surviving a drama-filled race at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, breaking the Mercedes winning streak at six races. The Australian passed championship leader Nico Rosberg with two laps to go and held on to claim his first win, with team-mate Sebastian Vettel finishing third. Ricciardo, who started in pole* position, was in control through the first part of the race but then had to limp around the track with an engine problem for a staggering* 60 laps to make his seven-second win all the more incredible. Ricciardo was involved in a first-lap collision in Russia, leading to his eventual retirement. Meanwhile, Daniel Ricciardo recovered from a “nightmare” lowly 16th place finish following qualifying to take ninth. This is ridiculous! Ricciardo, who started in pole* position, was in control through the first part of the race but then had to limp around the track with an engine problem for a staggering* 60 laps to make his seven-second win all the more incredible. Daniel Ricciardo wins first Monaco Grand Prix despite power issue as rival Lewis Hamilton calls for change in the principality after lamenting 'the most boring race I’ve ever participated in' The track, home to the Canadian Grand Prix since 1978, will get a face lift as part of a 10-year extension announced Saturday to keep the race in town through 2024. Video, 00:04:48Why Canada is tough on brakes, Mason full of praise for 'world class' Bale. Known as both a smiling assassin and a Honey Badger inside the car, the Australian took several race victories with Red Bull before recording two podium finishes with Renault. “I am still a bit in shock,” said Ricciardo. Daniel Ricciardo ended Mercedes' domination of Formula 1 this season by claiming his maiden Formula 1 victory in a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix. Career stats. Go Pro: In 2018, Go pro cashed in on the meteoric rise in fame of Daniel Ricciardo and signed him up on a long term contract. Video, 00:03:52, Mason full of praise for 'world class' Bale, The draft pick hoping to sack Brady and win Super Bowl. We have seen many racing drivers take a gap from Formula 1 for a while, such as Michael Schumacher , and the 2021 season’s comeback sensation Fernando Alonso . Danny Ric’s first race for Red Bull was a 2nd in Melbourne that was disqualified due to fuel sensor irregularities, and this was no fluke. There are lots of Australian flags... which is nice. Golfer hits ball into moving car 300 yards away. Daniel Ricciardo has called on Formula 1 not to devalue the meaning of a grand prix victory if it opts to introduce sprint races into the sport.. F1 is currently mulling over the idea to spice up the show by holding qualifying on a Friday that would form the grid for a one-third distance race on Saturday, the result of which would then determine the grid for Sunday's main grand prix. The final lap was run behind a Safety Car after a horrifying high-speed collision between Mexican Sergio Perez of Force India and Brazilian Felipe Massa of Williams saw them fly off into the barriers. RESULTS - Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix (70 laps) 1 Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) 1h39m12.830s2 Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) +5.2s3 Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) +11.7s4 Jenson Button (McLaren) +12.8s5 Nico Hulkenberg (Force India) +14.8s6 Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) +23.5s7 Valtteri Bottas (Williams) +28.0s8 Jean-Eric Vergne (Toro Rosso) +29.2s9 Kevin Magnussen (McLaren) +53.6s10 Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) +33.462s11 Sergio Perez (Force India) 69 laps12 Felipe Massa (Williams) 69 laps13 Adrian Sutil (Sauber) 69 laps14 Esteban Gutierrez (Sauber) 64 lapsDNF Romain Grosjean (Lotus) 59 lapsDNF Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso) 57 lapsDNF Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 56 lapsDNF Kamui Kobayashi (Caterham) 23 lapsDNF Pastor Maldonado (Lotus) 21 lapsDNF Marcus Ericsson (Caterham) 7 lapsDNF Max Chilton (Marussia) 0 lapsDNF Jules Bianchi (Marussia) 0 laps. His win in Hungary 2014, when he overtook Hamilton and Fernando Alonso within the remaining four laps of the race, was one of the first instances of his vintage late-braking manoeuvres. Clive Mason/Getty Images Video, 00:09:26Ricciardo wins Canadian GP thriller, Up Next. Daniel Ricciardo, Renault R.S.19 with damage and no front wing during the Australian GP at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on March 17, 2019 in Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Australia. Video, 00:03:17, What a player! Aston Martin's Lance Stroll pushed him wide early but he couldn't get away until he settled into the race. We had a big help from Mercedes, unlike other weekends, but we were there to capitalise. Only 11 of the 22 cars finished the race. I'm completely in love with Aguero - Guardiola. Daniel Ricciardo is looking to “hit the ground running” with McLaren when the 2021 Formula 1 season kicks off in Bahrain this weekend. Finn Valtteri Bottas finished seventh in the second Williams ahead of Frenchman Jean-Eric Vergne of Toro Rosso, Danish rookie Kevin Magnussen in the second McLaren and 10th placed Finn Kimi Raikkonen in the second Ferrari. Video, 00:03:09Playing five-a-side against Neymar, 'He's as good as people say' - Bell on NFL draft and number one pick Lawrence. Daniel Ricciardo marks ten years since his Formula 1 debut later this season, having first driven in a Grand Prix at the 2011 British Grand Prix. Whenever Ricciardo is victorious it always seems to be a classic race and the 2018 Chinese Grand Prix is another example of a spectacular drive. Ricciardo has released several videos of him cycling, driving, trekking in challenging conditions to promote Go Pro. Daniel Ricciardo is one of Formula 1’s most universally liked drivers. Ricciardo’s Red Bull team chief was equally delighted. “It’s his day. F1 News 2021, Bahrain Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren, Lewis Hamilton, Forecast, First Race Date, Time in Australia, Latest eoinguptill March 24, 2021 We are approaching the final corner and we are seeing the start box for the new Formula One season. I really struggled to get past (Sergio) Perez, but managed to do that and set my sights on Nico with a couple of laps to go. I'm completely in love with Aguero - Guardiola, Tuchel 'very happy' with 'focused' Chelsea. Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo ends Mercedes's dominance this season as he claims his maiden race win at a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix. Whenever Ricciardo is victorious it always seems to be a classic race and the 2018 Chinese Grand Prix is another example of a spectacular drive. Video, 00:02:40Wright shows Shearer the racist abuse he receives online, The boxer who had to wait a year for his pro debut. He’s exceeded all expectations.”. This season, on the back of last year’s disaster, Ferrari are included. In 2005, he entered the Western Australian Formula Ford championship driving a 15-year-old Van Diemen, finishing eighth by season's end. Video, 00:01:33The draft pick hoping to sack Brady and win Super Bowl, What a player! Ricciardo aimed to be closer to the front for the next race in Germany… Italy saw Daniel take pole, and win with the fastest lap, where teammate Nico Hulkenberg finished 2nd to make it a Renault 1-2. “Then I lost a lot of power in the straights, but it did not quite work out. Ricciardo had started the race in sixth position, three places behind Vettel. Massa and Perez crashed hard into the tyre barriers, registering impacts at 27G. The race summed up the bad luck Ricciardo has often experienced on home soil. In 2021, he moves to McLaren. Video, 00:01:33, The draft pick hoping to sack Brady and win Super Bowl, What a player! 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