Personal Details
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Name: |
Daniel Ricciardo |
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Born: |
1 July 1989 (20 years old) |
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Residence: |
Perth, Western Australia |
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Hair: |
Dark brown |
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Eyes: |
Hazel |
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Build: |
Slim, athletic |
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Height: |
1.78m |
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Weight: |
66kg |
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Marital Status: |
Single |
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Star sign: |
Cancer (The Crab) – I'm determined to achieve my goals. I'm creative, imaginative and intuitive. |
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Favourite number: |
#3 (The first number that was given to me in my first kart race at age nine). |
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Favourite Circuit: |
SPA Francorchamps, Belgium |
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Favourite Road Car: |
Ferrari F40 |
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Favourite Driver: |
Mark Webber, Ayrton Senna |
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Hobbies: |
Cycling, Tennis, Motocross riding |
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Ambition: |
To become a Formula One World Champion |
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Racing History
Started Karting at age 9 to 16 winning numerous State and National Races.
2006: Winner of Formula BMW Asia Pacific Scholarship.
2006: Competed in Formula BMW Asia Series (12 podiums out of 19 races including 2 wins and 1 Pole)
2006 Formula BMW Asia: 3rd in overall Championship
2006 Formula BMW World Final: 5th place
2007 Formula Renault 2.0 Italian Championship: 6th place
2007 Selected for Red Bull Junior Team 2008
2008 – Formula Renault 2.0 WEC Championship winner
2008 – Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup Runner-up
2009 - British F3 International Series Champion (6 wins, 12 podiums)
2010 - Formula Renault 3.5 Series
F1 reserve driver for Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso
Racing Ambitions
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Recent career: |
Formula BMW Asia Scholarship winner
2005. Australian National ICA Championship, 1st Western Australian State Title, 1st Victorian State Title, 1st |
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Drivers I look up to: |
Mark Webber - his determination, will power and his never-say-die attitude. Valentino Rossi - his awesome talent and consistency. Dale Earnhardt Jr - for his controlled aggression on the racetrack and the way he is able to intimidate each and every driver out on the racetrack. |
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Favourite Circuit: |
Spa-Franchorchamps in Belgium |
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Memorable moments: |
Finally winning my first go karting state title in Western Australia. It came in my last year of karts but it was worth the wait. Becoming the CIK Australian Karting Champion (2005). |
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Forgettable moment: |
The ‘what-if-I-never-tried-it’ moment in the Australian Karting Championship (2005), the closest racing incident which was for the lead on the last lap. I had to take a risk and go for it, because I wasn’t going to go home wandering what could have been. Unfortunately this manoeuvre I attempted did not come off my way, but at least I can say that I tried. |
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Best part of the job: |
Winning! The reward for all the hard work for me and the team |
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Worst part of the job: |
Having to put up with other people’s mistakes on the racetrack and, of course, mechanical problems. |
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Relaxation: |
Reading biographies (especially of drivers) and Listening to music. Especially punk music (seriously, its really relaxing) |
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Sports & hobbies: |
Tennis, cycling, gym boxing, and motorbike riding with my mates. |
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Star sign: |
Cancer (The Crab) – I'm determined to achieve my goals. I'm creative, imaginative and intuitive. |
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Current road vehicle: |
Toyota Hilux 4x4, a real off-road recreational vehicle. |
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Favourite possessions: |
My collection of Valentino Rossi model racing bikes. My new car and motorbike. |
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Favourite spectator sports: |
Obviously motorsport, soccer (football), tennis, extreme sports |
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Favourite sporting team: |
Manchester United and the West Coast Eagles |
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