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Formula One F1 – Australian Grand Prix – Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia – April 10, 2022 McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo with fans before the race REUTERS/Martin Keep
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Formula One F1 – Australian Grand Prix – Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia – April 10, 2022 McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo with fans before the race REUTERS/Martin Keep
A home Grand Prix is a special occasion for every driver. The fans backing you all the way and driving on your home soil is a whole different experience. Especially when you are as loved as Daniel Ricciardo. The Australian is one of the most adored drivers on the grid.
The last race was in Melbourne, and the home fans were in full voice, supporting Danny Ric.
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Unconditional love for Daniel Ricciardo
The city of Melbourne loves their homeboy Ricciardo and was in full support of the McLaren driver this weekend. Recently a clip of fans rooting for Daniel in the tram has been doing the rounds on the internet. The entire setting is one of madness as the fans express their love for Ricciardo in the tram.
Seems @DanielRicciardo has been in town. 😅 Scenes on a Melbourne tram! 🇦🇺😳
🎥 Matt Cure pic.twitter.com/JA7aH1iMzE
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) April 13, 2022
Ricciardo also took notice of the fans shower of support replying to the clip, “Insane. Haha love this so much”.
The people on the internet also loved this display by the fans
Haha this is mental! 😂
— ccw73 (@ccw_73) April 13, 2022
I’m so glad he saw this. Hope he knows how much he’s loved not only by Aussies, but all around the world
— . (@tomiil0ver) April 13, 2022
Through the years, Ricciardo has become one of the most beloved drivers on the grid. And we expect this love to continually grow with time.
Ricciardo’s good result in Australia
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Daniel Ricciardo has not had a great start to the 2022 season. He nearly missed out on the season opener in Bahrain due to Covid, just making it in time for the weekend. The second race in Jeddah saw him retire as he lost drive in his MCL36.
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Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 19, 2022 McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo during qualifying REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
But this weekend in Melbourne was a huge rise in morale for the Aussie who needed to score some points to get up and running. Ricciardo did just that as he went on to finish P6, right behind teammate Lando Norris. This was a major confidence-boosting weekend for Daniel and McLaren, who will look to build on it.
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The next set of races will see the paddock pack up and move to Europe. The first of the European races is the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which will take place in 2 weeks’ time. Ricciardo and McLaren will be hoping that this will be a turning point in their fortunes as the season gets into full swing. Where do you think McLaren will finish in the constructors’ standings this season?
