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Daniel Ricciardo

Profession : Driver

Birth : July 1, 1989

Being an F1 driver is a crazy job but not what everyone expects. My year consists of 20% driving and 80% media, marketing, and travel.

Daniel Ricciardo

2014 is a year I'll remember for a long time - it was definitely a breakthrough in my mind as well. Standing on the top step of the podium a few times was icing on the cake.

Daniel Ricciardo

If I am going to race, I will put everything on the line.

Daniel Ricciardo

Pretty much all the drivers I get on with, at least to say 'Hi' and have a conversation. But when the helmet's on, you don't care who it is. You have no sympathy: someone blows an engine in front of you, if it means you gain a position, then you're smiling.

Daniel Ricciardo

As far as the outside things goes with Red Bull - I like the brand a lot, and obviously, I like the team a lot. We've always been a good fit for each other, so from that side, it's all been really good.

Daniel Ricciardo

I love music which helps me get focused and keeps my thoughts away from other things. The music gets heavier as the race gets closer, and my warm up routine starts to get a bit more intense with heart rates, etc.

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I train five-and-a-half out of seven days and do a combination of exercise.

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You're never perfect in this sport; there is always something to learn.

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I would like it to be remembered; I would love to be World Champion one day and have my name on the list. That is the real dream - although I am sure it is the dream for pretty much all the Formula 1 drivers.

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I've never really been too fussed about the kind of teammate I have.

Daniel Ricciardo

People might call me a liar for this, but I want a fast teammate, I think for two reasons: it's always going to get more out of yourself, and it's always going to be a more true evaluation of where you stand.

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In Formula 1, you need a great level of endurance because the races are long, so you need a pretty good base endurance.

Daniel Ricciardo

I try to wake up naturally but set an alarm so I don't sleep in too late.

Daniel Ricciardo

I'd prefer no practices and just Saturday, Sunday. Just qualify Saturday morning, race Saturday afternoon, and race again Sunday. Less laps of nonsense and more laps of meaningful business.

Daniel Ricciardo

I'm very competitive. If I have to 'turn it on,' I know how to. The switch isn't hard to find, don't worry.

Daniel Ricciardo

I know people fear me when they see me in their mirrors. It's a good position to be in because they know they need to defend to the limit.

Daniel Ricciardo

When I came into Red Bull, everyone thought, 'He's just the happy, nice guy; he's fast, but he can't race hard with these top guys.' That was a reputation I had to dismiss.

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I don't really cook much to be honest.

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In racing, things start coming up quicker, and the slipstream is stronger, so even judging in the mirrors how quick the cars are approaching isn't always easy.

Daniel Ricciardo

Back in 2014, I felt like I was ready to win a world title. I felt like I was prepared and I was as good as anyone else, but I knew I didn't have the equipment.

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