“Keeping Up With the Ricciardo’s”: Russell & Co. propose a TV show for Daniel Ricciardo

Formula 1 is indeed a place for drivers to indulge in immense racing skills on the track. And interestingly enough, some of these drivers have quite interesting talents outside of the world of motorsport. Well, according to George Russell and other F1 drivers, Daniel Ricciardo has such a talent.

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The future Mercedes driver said Ricciardo was talented and, above all, funny enough to host a TV show that, in his opinion, could be called “Keeping up with Ricciardo’s”.

We already have some famous late night show presenters like Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, James Corden and Ellen DeGeneres. So can Ricciardo, as some of the F1 colleagues think, get involved in the mix?

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Russell & others rooted Daniel Ricciardo

As reported by Pit Pass, drivers like Russell, Lando Norris, Yuki Tsunoda and Mick Schumacher believed that a charming driver like Ricciardo deserved his own TV show.

Russell said, “It has to be Danny Ric! I would definitely tune in for Keeping up with the Ricciardo’s! ”

Formula 1 F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – September 25, 2021 McLaren’s Lando Norris celebrates pole position after qualifying with Williams’ George Russell, who qualifies for the P3 pool via REUTERS / Yuri Kochetkov Has

Meanwhile, his Twitch quartet colleague Norris said: “Daniel is a funny guy, he could probably have his own, he likes to talk too.”

While Schumacher was of the opinion that Ricciardo was naturally “funny”, Tsunoda said that the Australian had the best character. “He has the best character,” said the Japanese.

Ricciardo also points a finger at himself

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The Honey Badger suggested that at some point in his career he could be part of a TV show. Of course, he’s already been a guest on a TV show called Top Gear. So maybe the time will come soon when Ricciardo is on the other side of the show.

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

“At some point I’ll probably get into some form of television, be it on my own initiative or if I don’t get into it – I don’t know! There aren’t that many real personalities in the sport… I’m a real one, all of you! ”Said the McLaren driver.

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All in all, weeks after Lewis Hamilton thought he might switch to acting after his F1 career, here’s Ricciardo with similar plans too. So what do you think of that? Will Ricciardo be a worthy TV show host as Russell suggests?

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