Daniel Ricciardo spent two years at Renault before joining McLaren for the 2021 season. However, one of the most memorable things about the Australian’s time with the French team was his bet with former boss Cyril Abiteboul.
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The bet was that if Ricciardo got a podium, Cyril would get a tattoo. And as fate would have it, Daniel achieved a podium finish in Germany last season. Abiteboul hasn’t got his tattoo yet, however, but Ricciardo hopes it will be done before it becomes “old news”.
Daniel Ricciardo reveals emails regarding a tattoo bet with the former boss
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Daniel finished third at the Eifel Grand Prix last season and has thus kept his part of the deal. The F1 community still wants Cyril to get a tattoo, however, and Ricciardo has revealed he’s had talks with the former Renault boss.
As quoted by Motorsport.com, “I’ve had an overwhelming number of emails, WhatsApp messages and all that, so I saw an email from him.”
IMOLA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 01: Third placed Daniel Ricciardo from Australia and Renault Sport F1 celebrates on the podium with a shoey during the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari on November 01, 2020 in Imola, Italy. (Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images)
“There was the topic of tattoos, so I’m still very optimistic that we can do it before the end of the year. Otherwise, of course, it will drag on and become old news, so I am determined to make it a reality, ”explained Ricciardo.
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Another bet the Australian won
When Ricciardo joined McLaren this season, he made a bet with his new boss, Zak Brown. It was said that if Daniel got a podium he would drive his idol, Dale Earnhardt’s car. While Brown would have to attend Ricciardo’s “Shoey” party.
As fate would have it, Daniel won the Italian Grand Prix in Monza earlier this season. Zak kept his word and joined Ricciardo’s cheers on the podium. The McLaren boss has yet to give Ricciardo the keys to the cult car.
MONZA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 12: Race winner Daniel Ricciardo from Australia and McLaren F1 and McLaren Chief Executive Officer Zak Brown celebrate on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo di Monza on September 12, 2021 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Dan Istitene – Formula 1 / Formula 1 via Getty Images)
Still, the motorsport world will cherish the day when a driver of Ricciardo’s caliber is behind the wheel of Earnhardt’s car. What are your thoughts on that? Let us know in the comments below.
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