Daniel Ricciardo answered a dozen questions from fans about his person, although it’s worth clarifying that we’re talking about the most common questions people turn to the Google search engine. Everything makes sense, because in 2022 the American company became the official partner of McLaren and signed a multi-year contract with the team.
Of course the Australian rider reacted in his own way, so it’s up to you to decide when he was more or less serious and when he was joking.
Q: Is Daniel Ricciardo married?
Daniel Ricardo: No, he is not married. How do you answer though? I think the question requires a very categorical answer, yes or no. And my answer is no! (laughs)
Q: Is Daniel Riccardo a vegetarian?
Daniel Ricardo: Again, it is necessary to answer very specifically, therefore – no. I love Austin too much, I love Texas Brisket.
Q: Is Daniel Riccardo Italian?
Daniel Ricardo: The answer to this question is not so clear. I think I’m half Italian. My father was born in Italy, so I definitely have Italian blood, and my mother was born in Australia, but her parents are also from Italy. So my Italian heritage has a pretty solid foundation.
Q: Is Daniel Ricciardo tall?
Daniel Ricardo: Compared to a five-year-old, yes. Compared to a basketball player, no. So it’s all very subjective. My height is 1 meter 79 centimeters, so decide for yourself whether I am tall or not.
Q: Is it true that Daniel Ricciardo lives in Monaco?
Daniel Ricardo: Yes it’s true. But with a calendar like we have in Formula 1, I would say I live on suitcases.
Q: Does Daniel Riccardo like Max Verstappen?
Daniel Ricardo: (consciously makes a serious face) Yes, he likes Max Verstappen. (short pause, then Daniel chuckles) But I keep insisting on the word “like”. I wouldn’t say I love him, but Mr Max Verstappen and I have very normal friendly relations.
Q: Why is Daniel Ricciardo called “honey badger”?
Daniel Ricardo: It’s a nickname I gave myself in 2014. It’s kind of like my spirit animal, I feel like I have quite a few traits and characteristics that a honey badger has. So I thought, “Why not? ..”
Besides, this beast is as beautiful as I am. In that sense everything comes together. Someone may doubt whether the honey badger is so beautiful? Again, it’s all subjective, but I think he’s handsome!
Q: Why is Daniel Ricciardo wearing number 3?
Daniel Ricardo: For a number of reasons: You see, I have a tattoo of the number three on my arm, and I have to wear this number or it would be an inappropriate tattoo.
In addition, in my very first race in karting, I drove under such a number. Overall it was the very first race of my life and I was assigned the third number there. At that time, our family lived in a house with the same number. Dale Earnhardt was also number three in NASCAR. All in all, there are many reasons why I love this song.
Q: Why is Daniel Ricciardo smiling all the time?
Daniel Ricardo: Nowadays plastic surgery works wonders! Obviously we make good money in Formula 1 and I spent a lot of money on a surgical procedure which resulted in such a permanent smile.
I think this is the weirdest answer I’ve ever given! In general, I like to laugh, I like the feeling of joy! (laughs)
Source: F1 News
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