Apart from being one of the best drivers on the Formula One grid, Daniel Ricciardo is also famous for his celebration, the ‘shoey.’ A ritual he takes part in whenever he achieves a podium.
The Australian is a big fan of the NFL and is good friends with Buffalo Bills’ quarterback, Josh Allen. Additionally, the American football player is well aware of Ricciardo’s celebration and will part take in it once he wins the Super Bowl.
Josh Allen is willing to do Daniel Ricciardo’s iconic celebration
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The Australian has made several famous personalities partake in his celebration. Now, having a talk with Allen, the quarterback is ready to do a ‘shoey’ if he wins the Super Bowl.
Speaking to the footballer about the celebration on ESPN, Allen said, “Oh I mean, as soon as we are up at the stage, the podium on the Super Bowl, If we get there, taking my shoe off and I am doing the whole thing too.”
"It's been like Step Brothers, somehow we just became best friends."@MartySmithESPN sits down with Josh Allen and F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo to discuss how they formed their unlikely friendship. pic.twitter.com/6r9kaMnPJr
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) October 19, 2021
Ricciardo responded, “It’s crazy how, It became something I didn’t think it would, and if it was to end up on the stage of the Super Bowl, I mean, I would probably cry, I would cry happy tears, man tears.”
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When is the last time Daniel Ricciardo did the shoey?
The Australian was struggling to make an impact on his McLaren stint. However, that all changed at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, where he won his eighth Grand Prix in his Formula One career.
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Ricciardo wanted to cherish the moment and did his iconic celebration on the podium. But, this time he got McLaren boss Zak Brown involved as part of their bet, and even his British teammate, Lando Norris.
Having felt the joy of claiming victory, it is no surprise that Daniel would push himself to the limit to grab another win or possibly a podium this season.
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Seeing the progress of Ricciardo this season at McLaren, do you think he can grab another stellar result for the Woking-based outfit this year? Let us know your prediction in the comments section down below.
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