Riccardo Daniel: biography, interesting facts

Daniel Riccardo belongs to the most talented drivers in the modern "Formula-1". He is very charming and positive person. His trademark smile has already become his business card. On the track, he is an uncompromising opponent who always strives to be the first. Even in difficult races, when the car is not very competitive, Riccardo does not give in and tries to squeeze the most out of his car.

Carier start

And the future sportsman in Australia began his career. Already in his early childhood he began to be interested in racing. But this was not his only hobby. Daniel really liked Australian football. He even could begin to work professionally in it. But still preferred racing.

Like any racer, Riccardo started with karting. He has repeatedly become the champion of Australia.

Going to the "Formula"

In the championship of "Formula-BMW" Riccardo's debut took place. Daniel won the grand to participate in the races of this series. He spent 19 races in the season, of which he won two, and also got on the podium 12 times. This allowed Ricardo to become the third in the overall standings, which gave him the right to perform in the finals of the "Formula-BMW". There managed to take the fifth place. Daniel's successes were awarded a medal.

In a year the racer passes in "Формулу-Рено" where participates and in the Italian, and in the European series. Speeches evolved in different ways. If in Italian Daniel spent 14 races and got on the podium once, then in European he participated only in 4 races, where he failed to score points. 2008 was much more successful for Riccardo. Daniel celebrated the championship in the West European "Formula Renault", and also took the second place in the European championship. In the same year, the athlete held three races in the "Formula-3". Next season, the driver played in the Carlin Motorsport team. Daniel spent a year in the British "Formula-3", and very successfully. In each race the rider managed to get on the podium. He finished seven times first and 13 came in the top three.

The debut season in "Formula 1"

Thanks to his success, the driver was spotted by Red Bull Racing, which allowed him to go to Jerez to take part in tests among young pilots.

He continues to race in Formula Renault, but gets the opportunity to become a test pilot of Red Bull, as well as Scuderia Toro Rosso. In 2011, Riccardo still performs in the Renault series. He is also invited to participate in the Friday races for the team Toro Rosso. Daniel makes his debut in "Formula 1". In the middle of the season, he signs a contract with HRT Team and holds his first race at the British Grand Prix. In the next season, Riccardo moves to Toro Rosso, where he becomes the main pilot. But the driver did not have a competitive car.

Performances for the Red Bull

In 2013, another Australian driver Mark Webber leaves the Red Bull, his place is Riccardo. Daniel very successfully begins the season. Already in the debut race for a new team, he manages to come to the finish line second. But the joy was overshadowed by the disqualification due to violation of the regulations. But this race showed that from the athlete already this season you can expect serious results. During the season, Riccardo was able to win three wins. It was he who was the main rival of the dominant Mercedes team. Daniel's team-mate was multiple world champion Sebastian Vettel. But it was Riccardo who finished third in the overall standings. At the end of the season Vettel left the team, and the new partner Daniel was a young driver Daniil Kvyat.

The entire next season, the Mercedes continued to dominate, but the Red Bull could no longer compete with them. The main rival of the Mercedes riders was Sebastian Vettel, who began to compete for the "Ferrari". For the Red Bull season was not very successful.

While the prospects for the next season do not please Riccardo. Daniel says that it will be almost impossible to approach the level of Mercedes. But he stresses that in 2017, when changes in the regulations are possible, his team can have serious chances of success.

Interesting facts from the life of the rider

One of the most determined in the race is Daniel Riccardo. "Formula-1" likes pilots who are not afraid to take risks. But outside the races the athlete leads a fairly calm lifestyle. They do not write about him in the yellow press, he is not seen in scandals, and mentions in the media are most often connected with his professional activities. Daniel Riccardo says that the main lesson in life he received at the age of 14, when in the race he put off running to the last lap. As a result, he could not beat the opponent and came to the finish line second. Now he knows that one should never pull to the last.

Not the main things in his life were racing, "Formula". Daniel Ricardo says that the most important is happiness. The rider's contract expires at the end of 2016. In any case, Daniel wants to stay in motorsports, even if not in the "Formula-1". Riccardo does not exclude the possibility of continuing his career in the races of other series.

Perhaps, Daniel Riccardo's expectations for the next season will be confirmed. But in any case, he will fight in every race in every turn, will try to squeeze out of his car a maximum. "Formula-1" often presents surprises. It's never safe to say who wins. Perhaps in the coming season fans can see on the pedestal of Australian rider Daniel Riccardo more than once.