Daniel Ricciardo Quotes

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Daniel Ricciardo

Profession : Driver

Birth : July 1, 1989

Sometimes you have a bad day, and you're like, 'I'm over this, and I just want to play tennis,' or do another sport that doesn't require any other variables, but then you have a good day, and it's like, it's amazing, and the success makes up for it.

Daniel Ricciardo

Getting past my early 20s, I feel a bit more maturity and responsibility about that stuff. You get a good feeling from doing something good. You see a kid and you make his day, you realise the power of it. Whereas before, I was like, 'That's cool, whatever.' But now, that's what I'm most appreciative of.

Daniel Ricciardo

Formula One was just cool. I loved racing, all types of racing, but from a young age, Formula One was the noise and everything, and that's what I was drawn to. I already knew when I was younger, the coolest guys are in F1... not that NASCAR drivers aren't cool, but that was always what I had in my head!

Daniel Ricciardo

I used to go to work with Dad on the weekend. We'd drive past an indoor go-kart track every now and then, and we went there a few times. I was never tall enough, so I always left upset. I think I was seven when I was the right height, and I was like, 'Please let me have a go.' It was love at first sight.

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I will always find a way to find a positive from things.

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If you like going a certain way, then be bold and do it.

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When you're young, the temptation is maybe to think, 'More is more.' But a lot of the time less is more.

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Pressure's what you make of it.

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You can't always win - although we always try!

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Everything you can learn from is an opportunity to become stronger.

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Music is how I unwind. I love going to see bands or DJs at a festival or a dive bar. My taste is pretty diverse.

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On a bad day, I'll still have a conscious thing in my mind reminding me that what I think of as a bad day is still a very good day in probably 90% of the world's population's eyes.

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I know what I want, and the performance side is more important than ticking the money box.

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Overtaking is nearly as fun as winning races. The rush you get from it is awesome.

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I've learned what F1 is like, and it is an extremely competitive sport on and off the track.

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Singing is definitely something I'm not good at. I wish I could be good at it, but that's a skill I definitely don't have.

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I don't like letting anyone down. Not many people get satisfaction out of letting others down.

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If I am putting myself out there and taking some of these risks, then I want to do it properly.

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I like high speed corners, but with the F111, it is taking a little time to build up to that.

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I try to send out a good message - I sometimes get asked for advice for leaving home and trying to 'make it' overseas. I would always say think long term, and think bigger picture: make the sacrifice.

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