Daniel Ricciardo was on the fast track to success from a very early age.
You’d be hard pressed to find a local resident who has ever travelled faster. The former Duncraig resident has progressed through the ranks from Tiger Karts all the way through to the international stage (Formula 3, Formula 3.5) and now competes successfully on the Formula 1 circuit.
Ricciardo made his F1 debut in 2014 with Red Bull Racing. That same year he topped the podium three times, claiming the Canadian, Belgian and Hungarian Grand Prix races. He finished the season in third and was awarded the prestigious Trofeo Bandini as the most impressive F1 driver of the year. He has gone on to win many more F1 races including the most famous GP of them all, Monaco. His post-race celebrations, known as “the shoey” are equally famous.
Ricciardo currently drives for McLaren and is known for his cool temperament in what can often be a cut-throat business. He is proud of his Joondalup links and can often be spotted in the area during the off-season. Ricciardo supports the West Coast Eagles and was the club’s number-one ticket holder in 2015 and 2016.