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Daniel Ricciardo’s unabashed admiration for the United States is on full display ahead of Sunday’s US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, where the Australian driver was serenaded by a country musician as he rode a horse while wearing a Stars-and-Stripes jacket on Thursday.
Ricciardo took his hoofed friend a stroll through the paddock in Austin while country singer Rob Baird sang his appropriately titled ‘Dreams and Gasoline.’ Footage of the spectacle was posted on Twitter by Ricciardo’s team, McLaren Racing.
The two previously spent time together ahead of last year’s US Grand Prix, where Ricciardo finished fifth.
Daniel Ricciardo ‘s unabashed admiration for the United States is on full display ahead of Sunday’s US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, where the Australian driver was serenaded by a country musician as he rode a horse while wearing a Stars-and-Stripes jacket
People take pictures as McLarens Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo (C) arrives in the paddock
McLaren Racing’s relationship with Daniel Ricciardo is likely ending in the near future
Ricciardo is known for his appreciation of American culture, spending his offseason in the US while becoming an enthusiastic NASCAR fan. Interestingly, Ricciardo may defect to NASCAR if he fails to secure a seat on the F1 grid next year, according to a piece in Australia’s Herald Sun, which says Trackhouse Racing Project 91 boss Justin marks has targeted the 33-year-old.
Ricciardo, who has not won a race in 2022, remains without a Formula One deal for next season after he and McLaren split with a year to run on his contract.
The Perth-born driver has admitted his young teammate, Lando Norris, has been better able to handle the challenges of driving a difficult McLaren this season.
Ricciardo took his hoofed friend a stroll through the paddock in Austin while country singer Rob Baird sang his appropriately titled ‘Dreams and Gasoline.’ Footage of the spectacle was posted…
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