From a Toyota HiLux to a Smart car and Volkswagen Golf,here are the unexpected daily drivers of some of the world’s top F1 stars.
For some,it’s the most sought-after social function of its kind. Even now,just days out from Wednesday night’s party,influencers are bombarding organisers in the hope of securing a prized invitation.
Max Verstappen is chasing history,while Australian Oscar Piastri will look to make his mark on Formula 1 when the new season starts in Bahrain this weekend.
Ash Barty’s popularity and commercial appeal knows no bounds,with the former world No.1 tennis ace remaining hot property for sponsors.
As third driver,Daniel Ricciardo will help Red Bull with testing and simulator work,as well as commercial activity.
Double world champion Max Verstappen signed off on a dominant 2022 Formula 1 campaign with a record-extending 15th win of the year as Sebastian Vettel farewelled F1 and Daniel Ricciardo signed off for McLaren with a ninth-place finish.
Just 14 Australians have started a Formula 1 race in the sport’s 73-year history,and none have taken part in more than Daniel Ricciardo. While he’ll be off the main stage next year,a reserve role at Red Bull has been flagged.
Daniel Ricciardo said that this year had been his worst performance-wise but that a year on the sidelines would help.
Daniel Ricciardo pulled off several dramatic overtakes on the soft tyres to finish seventh,his third-best result for the season,despite receiving a 10-second penalty mid-race.
The Australian hopes to return to Formula One in 2024,but concedes he won’t have a drive next season.
Corporations can dream up fancy titles,but Optus might have been wiser to hire a Chief Pessimism Officer.