Every fan loves it when two sporting worlds collide and we get a lot of such instances in the world of F1. Thanks to the skyrocketing popularity of the circus, everyone in the world of paying attention to F1. However, we could have never imagined the relationship F1 sweetheart Daniel Ricciardo has formed with NFL’s Josh Allen. Ricciardo publicly admitted he’s a part of the Bill’s Mafia and also became besties with Josh Allen. The two often showcase their love for each other in various ways and the Buffalo Bills QB did it again and even earned Ricciardo’s seal of approval.
The American was captured wearing an FEA sweatshirt from Enchanté. For those who don’t know; RIC3, Ricciardo’s clothing line rebranded itself as Enchanté recently. The clothing line launched a t-shirt and a sweatshirt to celebrate one of Ricciardo’s mottos, FEA. FEA stands for “F*ck Em All” an inscription you can find on the AlphaTauri man’s helmet as well.
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Allen carried that attitude while sporting the $120 sweatshirt in his game against the Dallas Cowboys as seen on the Bills Instagram. Surely enough, the Bills won the game 31-10. However, more than the game, Ricciardo was happy about how Allen sported the sweatshirt.
Ricciardo shared the post on his story with the caption, “Wore it right. Let’s go Buffalo.” Not only did Ricciardo express his support for his fan but also put a stamp of approval on the FEA sweatshirt’s styling by Allen. It’s a bromance made in sporting heaven.
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However, do you wonder how and when the two crossed paths and how it blossomed into this bromance? Let us tell you that it all started in the 2019 Monaco GP.
How did Josh Allen and Daniel Ricciardo become friends?
Every friendship has a start and for Allen and Ricciardo it was thanks to common work buddies. They met for the first time during the 2019 Monaco GP when Allen visited the famed F1 circuit to get a piece of some racing action. During his visit, his manager, who happened to be good friends with Ricciardo’s manager, told Allen Ricciardo has a Buffalo Bills jersey.
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This common ground and the fact Ricciardo supports the Bills made for a good first interaction. Ever since then, the two haven’t looked back. They both keep in touch over texts and calls and Ricciardo even went to watch the Bills take on New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in 2022.
The excitement in Ricciardo’s video posted on social media will tell you how he is such a cheerleader for Allen and the Bills. “What’s going on Bills Mafia? Big day, big day today. It’s my first,” Ricciardo chuckled in the video posted by the NFL team. “My first Bills day. We’re here at MetLife [MetLife Stadium] and I’m excited.”
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The cute back and forth between the two is proof enough that they share a close bond and we only see it growing stronger. Let’s predict who will make an appearance to support the other first in 2024, Allen to an F1 race or Ricciardo cheering the Bills on?