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Daniel Ricciardo steps out of the circuit and ventures into a completely different sport. Ricciardo is at Matt Jones’ place in Episode 3 of No Brakes. He is on a journey of being a bike rider.

Speed has always thrilled Ricciardo, and he has always been open to trying out new avenues. Professional Mountain biker Matt Jones prepares a new ramp for Ricciardo to try his skills.

I’m going to be hitting ramps into airbags and stuff, I’m scared“, Ricciardo stated.

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Ricciardo was skeptical of the vertical jump with the dirt bike. He anticipated the drop and was nervous about his performance. Though his knees were probably weak, he looked comfortable with the bike.

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“I don’t know how much I’m actually gonna be able to well, I’m not gonna be able to do much but uh but yeah quite steep the role isn’t it right.

Daniel Ricciardo seemed quite inquisitive to try out something new. Though he admitted he is a bit scared. “I’m gonna leave and do something today, I just still don’t know what it is, everything scares me 11 out of 10, but I’ve faith,” said the honey badger.

The first jump from Ricciardo was straight up in the air. He went right out of the frame of the camera. The landing was quite a disaster for him as he let go of the bike and damaged it a bit. However, once he was tested, he went ahead a few more times without any issues. Landing almost perfectly and scooting off to another start soon.

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The Australian is currently driving for Renault in Formula 1. After a small tinge of success in Red Bull where he clinched the third position in the Championship twice, he seems to have started a bit loose this season.

However, with most of the season remaining, he’d be hoping for a comeback to settle into a mid-table finish nice and easy.