#Australian GP 2014

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Happy 10 year anniversary to Daniel's first race weekend with Red Bull, the weekend when he surprised the world and absolutely schooled the reigning 4 times world champions ass, nearly putting his car on pole at his home grand prix in the process.

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[yesloulou]

Daniel Ricciardo podiums on debut for Red Bull Racing at the 2014 Australian Grand Prix 🇦🇺

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This boy is now a two-time MotoGP World Champion ❤️🥺💛

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📷 @.f1_aussie_fan / instagram

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Sebastian Vettel & Lewis Hamilton- 2014 Australian GP -

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Valtteri Bottas & Felipe Massa Autograph Stage Interview, Melbourne GP 2014

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i kinda have a basic idea Brocedes lore, like the timeline and everything. but were there moments post Monaco 2014 till the end of 2016 where Lewis and Nico had some nice and genuinely fun moments or were they all awkward and distant with each other?

the answer to this is complicated. well, my header gif happened months after monaco 14, in Abu Dhabi 14. so this is nico congratulating lewis for winning his 2nd championship (1st with merc) and its way after lewis said "we're not friends." so like all things brocede they're.. Like That (whyre u holding a man you're not friends with by the nape of his neck 😳😳😳🤨)

Ladies and gentlemen, a short look into the not so distant past...

obviously every year as the silver war progressed, tensions arose but that didn't mean they couldn't stand to look at each other. those 3 years of early merc domination era HAM-ROS were on every podium, and they were pretty happy spraying champagne on each other as I've documented here, and here

this is a video from December 2015 stars and cars where they're being very playful and teasing each other

this is them wishing each other happy birthday in 2015

this is nico on lewis' snapchat

this is nico playing football on lewis' snapchat (you can hear lewis snicker)

this is lewis lowering nico's chair on purpose in 2015

this is nico umm pretending to hold a bottle for lewis to pee in while DR live slug reacts Hungarian Grand Prix 2016

this is them giggling together at a sponsor event in 2016

this is them teasing each other about being old in 2016

there's definitely podiums and cool-down rooms where things are Tense and they're Avoiding Eye Contact/Talking to each other, depending on how the race went. but there's also them amused and laughing together such as mexico 16 and aus 16

we all remember the iconic nico throws cap at lewis but the crazy part is this was them hugging moments before,

and this is them partying together after that

this is AD16 and lewis is saying he likes presscons when it's just him and nico 🥲

this whole press con is ahhhhhh. pain

lewis' own words on how they were:

this isn't an exhaustive list, there's many more, but rather so you have an idea that although the popular narrative is once lewis said we're not friends post monaco 14 they never looked at each other again it's not exactly true. things never was like they're childhood besties again, but they also didn't outright despise each other despite what fandom might speculate. but that doesn't mean things weren't awkward and tense too, esp in merc meetings post race! cause it was! but they also had some sweet and fun moments in between :) such is the bittersweet nature of brocedes

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Driver Profiles: Oscar Piastri

Hello, this is part of a series where I focus on one driver on the current (as of Oct 2024) grid and give an overview over their career and driving styles. I will be going in championship points order. Enjoy!

Name: Oscar Jack Piastri

Age: 23

Nationality: Australian

Years in F1: 2 (Mclaren 2023-Present)

Number: 81

WDCs: N/A

Driving Style: Piastri is most well known for his calm demeanor, and it is incredibly rare to see him ruffled. This also translates to his driving, which is composed, methodical, and precise. He is one of the cleanest drivers on the grid right now (rare for a rookie) and since the Mclaren car started having more boost this year, he has shown to be ambitious. As he spends more time in F1, he is beginning to gain recognition for his overtakes. Many have noted that he overtakes when people least expect him to, essentially meaning he is not really following the typical overtake playbook. We saw this happen against Leclerc in Baku 2024 and Norris in Monza 2024. While he is still new to the grid, he has shown he can adapt very quickly to high levels of competition. My only criticism is that he tends to not qualify particularly well. If he could fix this one aspect, he would be on the podium (at least) every race with that speedy Mclaren car.

History:

Son of a wealthy businessman, Piastri started his karting career in 2011. By 2014 he had gone professional, and competed in various Australian races and championships. 2015 he began competing in European and other CIK-FIA karting championships . In 2016 he moved to the UK in order to further his career.

(young Piastri in karting)

In 2016 Piastri landed his first big sponsor, which allowed him to enter into single seater racing for the first time. Later in 2016, Piastri made his single-seater debut in selected rounds of the Formula 4 UAE Championship  and claimed two podiums, taking sixth in the championship. He would go on to take part in F3, GP3, and F2. When he took part in British F4 championship he took 2nd place home. For the next few years he would make appearances in various different series and championships, but never gain himself a title.

(Piastri, right, on European debut)

In 2020, PREMA Racing, the reigning F3 champions, signed Piastri for the upcoming season. It was during this season that his potential really came out, as he regularly found himself on podiums and on the top step. This led to him clinching the F3 World Championship for 2020 with a tight three-way battle. At the end of this season, Piastri announced he would be graduating up to F2 with PREMA Racing. He would go on to win 6 GP's for the 2021 season, and joined Charles Leclerc on the short list of drivers who won the F2 championship in their rookie year.

(Piastri, 2019)

In 2020 Piastri joined Renault Sports Academy, and was the reserve drive for Alpine (Renault) in 2022. After Fernando Alonso left Alpine for Aston Martin, it was assumed by most (including Alpine) that Piastri would be part of their driver lineup in 2023. This, however, was proven to be false as Piastri had already signed a contract with Mclaren for the 2023 season, replacing Daniel Riccardo.

(Piastri as Alpine's reserve driver)

The 2023 season at Mclaren was his first official year as an F1 driver. He had a rather impressive rookie year, getting up to 11th in the championship by the end. He acheived his first podium at the 2023 Japanese GP, taking third behind his teamate. Shortly after he received his highest finish in Qatar, taking 2nd place. While he did not match his teammate Lando Norris points wise, he was universally praised. Halfway through the season he reupped his contract with Mclaren, extending to 2026.

(Piastri in the 2023 Mclaren)

The current season has seen Piastri get his maiden win. Unfortunately for the driver, his win at the 2024 Hungarian GP was doused in controversy, as a very public mess with team orders led fans to say the win was given to him by his teammate. He went on to get his 2nd win at the 2024 Azerbaijan GP (Baku) where he held off Charles Leclerc for 1st after a much admired overtake. This win was his first one without the cloud of controversy hanging over it. All in all, the 2024 season has shown that Piastri is a competitive driver.

(Piastri on the podium in Baku)

Major Races:

2023 Japanese GP - Piastri's first podium displayed that he could battle with the top drivers. His consistency and control throughout the race are what helped him get up on the steps.

2023 Qatar GP - Piastri's second podium and highest finish in 2023. His composure was noted as a huge boon in this stressful race, and he only benefitted from the previous days sprint win. Wins always give drivers more confidence.

2024 Hungarian GP - A controversial win to be sure, but Piastri excelled in this race. He overtook his teammate early on in the race and held tight to the lead, only losing it after a Mclaren strat failure. His teammate was then ordered to give the position back, which led to Piastri's win, but nonetheless it was an excellent race by Piastri

2024 Azerbaijan GP - By far Piastri's most impressive race. Baku is an intimidating circuit, but Piastri took to it with ease. His overtake on Charles Leclerc mid race (which in itself was impressive) allowed him to stay ahead of the Ferrari. He then went on for a majority of the race with Leclerc less than a second behind him and putting pressure on. It was Piastri's calm head that won the race, as well as the minimal mistakes he made, not giving Leclerc a single chance to get by.

Alrighty that's it for Piastri. I know there are less major races than the others, but he has been in F1 for a short time. Up next is Carlos Sainz.

Cheers,

-B

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Helmut Marko: “Next time Niki wants to eat pasta in the Red Bull motorhome, he should wear a bulletproof vest.”

via: The Times | Red Bull in no mood to accept peace offering of cake from Niki Lauda

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Daniel Ricciardo podiums on debut for Red Bull Racing at the 2014 Australian Grand Prix 🇦🇺

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colour me your colour || toto w. x ofc (3)

Summary: Tilly Marie nearly loses faith in her passion as she refuses to listen to everyone who told her to quit. Everyone but one. And it’s the man she met years ago at a racing event she didn’t want to attend. Who would have thought that her father’s partial ownership of three brands could take her to the zone of Mercedes and meet the love of her life?

Chapter Summary: Tilly finds herself flirting with Toto on the job. Unfortunately, so did Daniel and Lewis. The two drivers decided to put this information to use by making fun of their own bosses. Everyone's suddenly catching on to the dynamic of the two.

Content warning: Age gap, brief use of explicit language, discusses the 2014 austrian gp, flirtatious banter, mutual pining kind of romance, platonic relationship with Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo, fictional family and business involved (Hearth family and Hearth Automotives Group). NO PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS INVOLVED SORRY

Note: Thank you all so much for the 30 followers! I hope my insanity entertained you (affectionate) and I'll try my best to continue on with it. This is the shortest one, I think. Let me know what you think! Enjoy xx

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iii. juliet's hit list

I will make a hit list, and Christian Horner will be at the top of it. 

While he’s an amazing and competent team principal, the absolute fool decided to deter that statement when he pulled Daniel out of the last-minute interview. He tried to explain what happened, he really did, but it would have been nicer if he paused for a second instead of pulling the Australian from the scene while his mouth was saying fuck all. Now, the Red Bull seat’s empty; the only thing that’s being filled is my temper. 

Sebastian Vettel’s time for media is already over, and as much as I would like to pull him back once more, it is better to leave him resting. Or rather, it’s best to leave him on his free practice. It turns out engines can fuck up your game one way or another. Christian Horner’s outburst post-Austrian race showed it, and it’s not anything that I can blame on the team principal.

Still, Daniel is absent right now, so I want to strangle Horner with my two hands. 

Horner must have superb hearing because when the string of curse words began to slip out of my mouth, he returned with Daniel jogging behind him.

Horner acts before I can open my mouth by shooing Daniel off to his seat in front of the waiting cameras with Lewis, Kimi, Jenson and Fernando. 

Feeling slightly relieved, I turn around to express my irritation toward Christian, zeroing in on him like he’s a culprit. He looks guilty for a second and tells me, “Minor problem with his car.”

“Is it something to be solved with his… I dunno, the engineers? Before you know… you approach him before his interview?” I point out, watching as he sighs exasperatedly. Surprisingly, he does not say anything besides a mutter of apology as he walks away. I call him quietly and say, “Team principals interview in an hour, Christian.”

He waves it off and continues to walk away. If this man is the same man my father works with, I understand why he gave me this job. He’s a headache.

From what I know, I’m not the only one to suffer from him. I did not think of it until I felt a towering figure next to me. He completely diverts my attention from my newfound migraine by standing beside me. My eyes which were once glaring at Christian, softened at the sight of Toto Wolff. 

“Mr. Wolff–” my mouth shuts at the frown that quickly appears on his face as I correct myself, “Toto.”

“Tilly, it is great to see you here,” he greets me.

We can’t speak aloud as the drivers are already answering questions. But the exchanges of smiles and the question, “How are you handling the practice day?” has taken our attention away from our drivers, our conversation turning into a series of questions about… things in general. 

I can’t remember each question, but with each answer he provides, my brain takes them in.

“You’ve mentioned you live in the country,” he says as I nod in confirmation. He asks, “How far of a trip did you make just to get here?”

I’m unsure if my answer will put me on a list of “fucking idiots who does not know how to control their mouths,” but I hear myself say, “Don’t tell me you want to get on my bed that quickly.” 

The slap of my hand catches the attention of the people near us–it’s either that or the gasp that did it. Either way, I cannot believe I’m this stupid to embarrass myself in front of… Toto?

I certainly did not embarrass myself, I tell myself while I watch Toto’s face turn red and chuckle. He laughs at it like it’s funny. Like he hadn’t expected me to say such things because of how flustered I was during my last encounter with him. 

But it isn’t just his face that caught my attention. The softness of his laugh almost had me kneeling in front of god. The last time I saw him at that 24-hour race in Dubai reminded me so much of how he is now, except more mature. He aged. But I’ll be damned if I don’t admit that he aged like wine. 

But as I’m thinking of Dubai, I suddenly ask myself: Did he remember me, too? 

As always, his voice diverts my attention from my doubts and insanity back to reality. I look up to see the redness of his face fading, his smile expressing nothing but amusement as he says, “I’m more of an old-fashioned kind, Tilly.”

“Is that right?” I find myself saying. Oh great, more ways to embarrass yourself. 

“I suppose,” he teases, “I like to woo the lady first. I don’t mind how long it’ll take me to get there, but waiting would be worth it.”

Our banter (do I even call it that?) is interrupted by the realization that we’re still in the media pit and that the drivers are already thanking the journalists and photographers after their interviews.

I cannot say any more because Daniel’s already on his way to approach me with a call, “Lady Boss!”

I turn to face him, his cheeky grin infectious as he asks, “How did you like my Aussie charm?”

Shit. I didn’t even watch him fully. I was busy drooling over–

What kind of lie would I make up? Wait, no–

“I didn’t know Aussies are charming, Daniel,” I jest, laughing while I berate myself for sounding a little nervous. “Brits are lovelier, you know?”

“Austrians do it best, right, boss?” I can hear Lewis teasing his team principal. I turn around, watching as Lewis snickers at his boss’ silence. Lewis wags his brows at me before he approaches and wraps his arm around me for a quick, tight embrace. He pulls away eventually, “He’d tell you more, but we’ve the practice to do.”

“Yeah, go, stop stealing my Lady Boss from me, Hamilton,” Daniel jokes, pulling me away from my thoughts as I shake my head. I pass it off as an expression of disagreement.

“Yeah, uh huh,” Lewis nods as if letting this banter pass before he looks at Toto. The man still stares at me, and I’m not even scared. Intrigued, in fact. I’m on my way to becoming a shareholder of his rival team, but I’m here ogling at him like it’s a modern Romeo and Juliet.

Ugh.

“Third free practice, Tils,” Daniel nudges me as I nod, finally turning away from the older man as I bid my farewell to the driver and team principal of the other team one more time. 

I tell Lewis, “I’ll see you at dinner tonight?”

Toto, catching the question that escapes my mouth, turns to look at Lewis with a surprised look. Oh no, I don’t mean like that.

Lewis, however, cheekily grins and says, “If you’re done giving my team principal the heart eyes, then sure–”

“Alright, we’re heading out,” I hear Lewis burst out in laughter as I drag Daniel out of the media room, thanking and nodding at each media staff member we pass. 

Daniel seems interested in what he’s heard but chooses not to say anything until we return to the Red Bull zone. He turns to me with a smirk and says, “You know, Tils, with the amount of berating that Horner’s taken from you, we would have assumed you’d be married or something like that.”

I glare at him, only for him to say, “But Seb and I were wrong– and I’m hardly wrong at these things. Maybe you really do hate Horner because of Wolff.”

I roll my eyes at this as he continues to joke, “Horner’s a good team principal–”

I immediately interrupted him, “But nobody can be equally competent and attractive as Wolff. So, I suggest you keep it shut before Christian gives me shit for fraternizing with his enemy. I’ve barely fraternized, but his mouth would say otherwise.”

He mimics a zipper over his mouth as he promises to keep it silent (he won't talk but media outlets certainly would). But knowing him for almost a month or so of being at the headquarters, he won’t leave my obvious schoolgirl crush down. He and Lewis already found a weapon to use while I sit with them during dinner. 

And if they continue on with it, I’ll make sure that they’re written in the hit list as second and third.

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sebastian vettel arrives to the track on practice day, australia - march 14, 2014 📷 sutton images / motorsport images

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The current grid ranked by F1 experience (number of entries), plus debut race.

1. Fernando Alonso (369) - 2001 Australian GP

2. Lewis Hamilton (321) - 2007 Australian GP

3. Sergio Perez (250) - 2011 Australian GP

4. Daniel Ricciardo (233) - 2011 British GP

5. Valtteri Bottas (212) - 2013 Australian GP

6. Nico Hülkenberg (195) - 2010 Bahrain GP

7. Max Verstappen (174) - 2015 Australian GP

= Carlos Sainz (174) - 2015 Australian GP

9. Kevin Magnussen (153) - 2014 Australian GP

10. Lance Stroll (134) - 2017 Australian GP

11. Esteban Ocon (122) - 2016 Belgian GP

12. Pierre Gasly (119) - 2017 Malaysian GP

13. Charles Leclerc (114) - 2018 Australian GP

14. Lando Norris (93) - 2019 Australian GP

= George Russell (93) - 2019 Australian GP

16. Alexander Albon (79) - 2019 Australian GP

17. Yuki Tsunoda (55) - 2021 Bahrain GP

18. Zhou Guanyu (33) - 2022 Bahrain GP

19. Oscar Piastri (11) - 2023 Bahrain GP

= Logan Sargeant (11) - 2023 Bahrain GP

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daniel ricciardo's rollercoaster journey

in honour of danny being sacked, a little something to remind everyone how wonderful of a driver he truly is :(

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when it comes to the high-octane world of formula 1, few names resonate like that of daniel ricciardo. the charismatic australian driver has had his fair share of ups and downs, making him one of the most intriguing figures in the sport. his career has been rife with highlights, challenges, and enigmatic 'what ifs.'

early days and rise to fame

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born on july 1, 1989, in perth, australia, daniel ricciardo grew up surrounded by the roaring sounds of engines, thanks to his father who was a keen motorsport enthusiast. daniel's passion for racing ignited early on, and he began karting at just nine years old. his undeniable talent soon shone through, leading him to move to europe to pursue his formula 1 dreams.

ricciardo's path was far from straightforward. after making his way through various junior formulas, he caught the attention of red bull racing, where he secured a test driver role in 2009. he made his formula 1 debut with hrt in 2011, but it wasn't until he joined toro rosso in 2012 that he really began to make his mark. in 2014, he was promoted to the main red bull team, and that's where the magic really began to happen.

glory years with red bull

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daniel's time with red bull was nothing short of spectacular. in 2014, he scored his first grand prix victory at the canadian gp. his infectious smile, along with his spectacular overtaking skills and ability to perform under pressure quickly made him a fan favourite. over the next few years, ricciardo added more wins to his name, showcasing his knack for thrilling drives and strategic brilliance.

however, alongside the highs came the inevitable lows. as red bull faced increasing competition from mercedes, ricciardo found himself in the shadows of teammate max verstappen, which would lead to a series of internal tensions and external pressures.

red bull exit and a new challenge

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by 2018, the competitive landscape had shifted dramatically, and ricciardo made the bold decision to leave red bull for renault. this move was met with surprise, but many believed it would be a fresh start, offering him the chance to be a team leader and potentially turn the team's fortunes around.

despite showing flashes of brilliance, the renault stint was a mixed bag. ricciardo managed to secure some impressive results, but the team struggled to consistently compete with the top teams. after two seasons, he made another big move, this time to mclaren in 2021. this switch was seen as a critical moment for his career, reigniting hopes of a return to his former glory.

the mclaren experience

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joining mclaren marked a new chapter for ricciardo, but it proved to be more challenging than anticipated. he struggled to find the right balance with the car, which resulted in a frustrating two seasons. despite a promising win at the 2021 italian gp—his first in almost three years—consistency remained elusive. the internal competition with lando norris further complicated matters, leading to a season filled with both highs and lows.

shock return to alphatauri

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in 2023, following his tumultuous time at mclaren, ricciardo returned to formula 1 with alphatauri after a brief hiatus from the grid. this return was filled with intrigue, as fans and pundits alike wondered whether he could finally recapture his previous form. a few of his races with red bull's sister team showcased flashes of the brilliance that had once defined his career. but the shadows of doubt lingered, leading to his eventual firing following the 2024 singapore gp.

what if?

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daniel's career has become a testament to the unpredictability of f1. with moments of sheer brilliance intertwined with extensive episodes of misfortune, fans can't help but wonder how different his legacy might have been had he remained with red bull longer and avoided the setbacks he faced.

personal life

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beyond the track, daniel is known for his vibrant personality. his trademark smile and cheeky sense of humour have endeared him to fans worldwide. off the track, he's an advocate for mental health awareness and often shares insight into his life and career on social media. his engaging nature makes him one of the most loveable figures in the sport, easily bridging the gap between fans and the sometimes insular world of f1.

sources

"daniel ricciardo." wikipedia, 2 oct. 2024, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Ricciardo

"daniel ricciardo." formula 1, www.formula1.com/en/drivers/daniel-ricciardo

"daniel ricciardo." daniel ricciardo, 2 feb. 2021, www.danielricciardo.com/profile/bio/daniel-ricciardo

"daniel ricciardo f1 driver biography." racefans, www.racefans.net/daniel-ricciardo

"daniel ricciardo." encyclopedia britannica, 1 oct. 2024, www.britannica.com/biography/daniel-ricciardo

saunders, nate. "ricciardo's career is modern f1's ultimate case of 'what if?' espn, 26 sept. 2024, www.espn.com/racing/f1/story/_/id/41457664/daniel-ricciardo-career-modern-f1-ultimate-case-if

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