Daniel Ricciardo reveals feelings about Aussie Pride after dating Piastri. secured the Monza double

The weekend at the speed temple was a glorious one for the Australians. Not only did their only F1 representative, Daniel Ricciardo, claim victory in Monza, but Oscar Piastri also held up his trophy in the main race. The Australian drivers dominated the Monza track.

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With a view to his potential successor, Ricciardo shares his pride in Piastri.

MONZA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 12: Race winner Oscar Piastri from Australia and Prema Racing celebrates on the podium during Round 5: Monza feature race of Formula 2 Championship at Autodromo di Monza on September 12, 2021 in Monza, Italy . (Photo by Dan Istitene – Formula 1 / Formula Motorsport Limited via Getty Images)

In an exclusive F1 interview, Ricciardo sat down with Lando Norris to talk about the great win at Monza. However, before the McLaren victory came the F2 feature race. Oscar Piastri took home a sovereign victory on his Prema machine; his first victory in the main race. As Lando noted, two Australian national anthems were played on the podium that day; a moment of extreme honor for both drivers.

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When asked about the F2 driver, Ricciardo said, “I’m very happy that the Oscars are doing so well.” Ricciardo was impressed by Piastri’s phenomenal racing. “Oscar was there this year; and really good Racecraft too, seems to have the whole package at the moment. ”Hopefully we’ll see another Australian flag on an F1 chassis soon.

Daniel Ricciardo explains the Australian feeling

Ricciardo also spoke about the feeling of having another driver on the grid, especially when it’s someone to look up to. “I know what it was like for me when Mark Webber was in Formula One. And when I got on the grid and he was still there, I just thought … it was cool. It was a cool feeling and of course proud to represent Australia. “

Ricciardo briefly shared the starting grid with Webber, who retired in 2013. Now, however, Webber is training Oscar Piastri. After kicking his boots at Red Bull, Ricciardo later shared a shoey with his Australian compatriot.

As great as these drivers are, it takes a certain amount of Australian determination to make it into the big league. The McLaren driver explained: “We don’t leave our beautiful c-country for free. We’re probably pretty stubborn too, so I think once we’re on our way, it’s not hard for anyone to dissuade us. “

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His Prema colleague shared a similar opinion. “I think being in Australia is a blessing and a curse. I’ve been to many countries now and it’s still by far my favorite. “

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As the determined Aussies hit their milestones and move on to the next, Ricciardo may soon have to share his shoey with his Australian compatriot; Oscar Piastri is very promising and may not have to wait too long for an F1 spot. After Ricciardo found his way in the McLaren, the honey badger has returned. Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi!

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