Daniel Ricciardo reveals his two greatest heroes in life, including McLaren F1 Legend

For many, Ayrton Senna is her inspiration in Formula 1 and Daniel Ricciardo is no different. The Australian was recently asked who he looks up to in motorsport and couldn’t think of any other than the Brazilian legend.

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However, the McLaren driver has another athlete he looks up to. Since they are racing in Italy this weekend, Ricciardo also sees MotoGP icon Valentino Rossi as an idol.

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Daniel Ricciardo sees Senna as his idol in Formula 1

When drivers are young, they often look up to Michael Schumacher or Senna; some of Formula 1’s greatest drivers. The 32-year-old spoke openly about how he adored Senna. Not only that, he also talked about how Rossi was an icon in the world of racing.

Ahead of the Italian Grand Prix in Monza this weekend. The Australian had expressed his admiration for the F1 legend. He said, “Well, hero, well, I had a few, I had a few. But I think racing hero was yes, Senna. Senna was the first. “

Apart from the fact that he calls Senna one of his idols in motorsport. The Perth driver was also a huge fan of Rossi; a 9-time world champion in the world of MotoGP.

Ricciardo continued: “To be in Italy, of course I was a big fan and I’m still a big fan of Valentino Rossi. So it doesn’t always have to be on four wheels, but yes, two people who have certainly inspired me. “

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Daniel on the experience he gained driving Ayrton’s masterful car

Not so long ago Daniel was allowed to sit behind the wheel of Senna’s McLaren at the Festival of Speed. He talks about the surreal experience of driving the iconic car and what he loved most about it.

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He said, as quoted by GPFans, “It’s crazy. Nowadays we don’t see … here I can see the underside of the tire. I can see everything around me and in today’s cars we don’t even see the nose. “

Formula 1 F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – July 29, 2021 McLarens Daniel Ricciardo during a press conference before the Hungarian Grand Prix via REUTERS / Florion Goga

“This is my first time driving an old McLaren F1 car and it’s a small moment for me. I think I will soak everything up on this first one and if it dries up I might have a little more fun, ”said Ricciardo.

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Now his attention is turning to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza this weekend. The McLaren driver hopes to get a good result for the Woking team and help them win some places in the constructors’ championship.