How Did Daniel Ricciardo and Josh Allen Become Friends? What NFL Team Does the F1 Star Support?

If you could pick one driver from the F1 grid to become friends with, more than half of you would pick Daniel Ricciardo. Who wouldn’t want to be friends with the naughty and funny Aussie, right? You get to have a friend who’s always got a comeback ready, goes on treks and music festivals, and would do anything for an adrenaline rush. To top it off, you can call him the Honey Badger. But how did the NFL superstar, Josh Allen get into the picture and become friends with Ricciardo? Let’s have a look. 

The US Grand Prix is on the horizon with teams already in the States for their promotional shows and campaigns. Daniel Ricciardo, after a serious injury at the Dutch GP, is making a comeback in Austin. Ricciardo is arguably the most loved driver in the US. And there is a very high chance that the Australian will get to meet his best buddy, Josh Allen.  Let’s dive into the history books and figure out when and where Josh Allen and Daniel Ricciardo first met and how they form the friendship bond that they share now.

Is Josh Allen Daniel Ricciardo’s best friend? How did the F1-NFL duo meet?

Daniel Ricciardo and Josh Allen have become great friends over the years. But every friendship has a beginning. And so do Ricciardo and Allen’s. And quite an interesting one for that matter. Josh Allen during an interview recalled how he went to the Monaco Grand Prix and met with Daniel Ricciardo’s agent. He found out that Ricciardo owns a jersey of the Buffalo Bills. Also, his manager and Ricciardo’s manager are best buddies. That was where the duo first interacted according to Josh Allen. 

Josh Allen also revealed how he texts and FaceTimes Ricciardo as well and that the duo has hung out in the past as well. While many consider Josh Allen and Daniel Ricciardo best friends, it is a debatable topic. Daniel Ricciardo in an interview revealed how he liked Pierre Gasly’s company and that the Frenchman is his best friend. Regardless of whether they are best friends or not, the two do share a special bond. 

Another burning question arises from the fact that Josh Allen is Daniel Ricciardo’s friend. As a buddy, one would always support their friend’s team. So in this case, does Daniel Ricciardo support the Bills? Or does he have another team that he supports?

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Is Buffalo Bills Daniel Ricciardo’s favorite NFL team? 

Daniel Ricciardo has multiple times talked about being interested in different kinds of sport and not only motorsports. During a podcast, Ricciardo revealed how he always knew what the NFL was but never really understood it. He then took the time to understand what the game was really about. And within no time, it became his favorite sport. Coming back to if and how the Buffalo Bills became his favorite team.

Well, it’s a no-brainer really. Daniel Ricciardo already loved the sport. And when he met Josh Allen, he found a reason to support the Bills. During the Unlapped podcast, Ricciardo revealed how Josh Allen is his man crush and the reason why he fell in love with the Buffalo Bills. 

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What do you make of Josh Allen and Daniel Ricciardo’s friendship?