In August of last year, it was revealed McLaren was sacking Daniel Ricciardo even before the contract’s anticipated expiration which was marked to be in 2023. The news rocked the entire F1 world and the Honey Badger’s supporters, who he had earned with his racing prowess and his broad smile remained the worst affected ones. What transpired after that is very well known by all of us. However, now that Ricciardo is making his comeback, the fans have tears rolling down their cheeks, displaying their genuine affection for the former McLaren star.

At the conclusion of the last F1 season, compatriot Oscar Piastri took Daniel’s place due to his poor performance at the Papaya team. Soon after, the F1 track spectators who had been watching the 34-year-old soar stayed in the hope that their beloved Ricciardo will soon make a comeback with his eternal smile. However, as the days passed, the Honey Badger decided to return, only in the role of a backup driver for RBR. Ricciardo was visible to the fans, but only doing work behind the scenes.

After honing his skills in the Red Bull simulator and demonstrating that he is still not finished, the fit and fine Ricciardo has now been given the opportunity to pilot a sluggish AlphaTauri. The price in exchange won’t feel that high at the moment, but the gamble might pay off the Aussie with a big return soon. Regardless of any wager the only thing that matters to the fans is to see their favorite driver inside an F1 car, And Ricciardo will finally be seen cruising around the Budapest track, making a comeback, after almost 8 months of serving as Red Bull’s third driver.

And when a photo of Daniel Ricciardo towering over the AlphaTauri garage went viral on Twitter, the fans couldn’t help but emphasize how long they had been waiting for the moment. Although some of his admirers did poke fun at his unceasing wide smile.

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Daniel Ricciardo’s return to the racing scene has fans drooling nonstop. While the garage was receiving this intense affection, many of the fans commented on the Australian’s perpetual smile that could be seen on the display above his garage. Some reactions are given below.

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One of the admirers with the emoji on his comments pointed out that although other drivers would display a range of expressions on their faces, the honey badger was never without a big smile on his face.

Another fan remarked that Daniel Ricciardo appeared more like an astronaut while wearing the AlphaTauri suit.

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Do you think Daniel Ricciardo will prolong these smiles by taking some crucial points in the sluggish AlphaTauri?