History of Daniel Ricciardo in Timeline

Daniel Ricciardo is an Australian racing driver who competed in Formula One from 2011 to 2024. Over 14 seasons, he secured eight Grand Prix victories, marking him as a notable figure in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1960: First Australian to win in Belgium since Jack Brabham

In 1960, Jack Brabham became the first Australian to win in Belgium. Ricciardo would later match this achievement.

1985: Australian Grand Prix as part of the World Championship

The text mentions that it would have marked the first time an Australian had made the podium at the Australian Grand Prix since the race became part of the World Championship in 1985.

July 1989: Daniel Ricciardo's Birth

In July 1989, Daniel Joseph Ricciardo was born. He is an Australian racing driver.

1997: Jacques Villeneuve's criticism of Ricciardo

At the Canadian Grand Prix in 2024, amidst criticism from 1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve of why Ricciardo was "still in F1", he stunned with fifth in qualifying. Despite a five-second penalty for a jump start, Ricciardo earned his first Grand Prix points as he secured eighth place.

2004: Miss Universe Appearance

In 2006, Daniel Ricciardo won a pass to the 2006 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park where he chatted with Miss Universe 2004, Jennifer Hawkins.

2005: Debut in Regional Formula Ford Championship

In 2005, Daniel Ricciardo debuted in his regional Formula Ford championship.

2005: Entry into Western Australian Formula Ford Championship

In 2005, Daniel Ricciardo entered the Western Australian Formula Ford championship driving a 15-year-old Van Diemen, finishing eighth by season's end.

2005: Participation in National Formula Ford Series

Towards the end of the 2005 season, Daniel Ricciardo competed at the national Formula Ford series at Sandown Raceway in Melbourne. He finished 16th, 17th, and retired during the weekend's three races.

2006: Australian Karting Champion

In 2006, Ricciardo was crowned the Australian karting champion and won a pass to the 2006 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park, Melbourne.

2007: Selected by Red Bull Junior Team

After finishing sixth in 2007 Formula Renault 2.0 Italia, Ricciardo was selected by Red Bull Junior Team.

2008: Formula Three Debut

During the mid-part of the 2008 season, Ricciardo made his Formula Three debut at the Nürburgring, joining SG Formula's Formula 3 Euro Series team.

2008: Formula Renault 2.0 West European Cup Win

In 2008, Daniel Ricciardo won his first title at the Formula Renault 2.0 West European Cup with SG Formula.

October 2009: Signing with Tech 1

On 30 October 2009, Daniel Ricciardo was signed by Tech 1 to compete in the 2010 season.

December 2009: Testing for Red Bull Racing

Starting on 1 December 2009, Daniel Ricciardo tested for Red Bull Racing at the young drivers test at Circuito de Jerez. On the final day, he clocked the fastest time of the test.

2009: Move to British Formula 3 Championship

For the 2009 season, Ricciardo moved to the British Formula 3 Championship, driving for Carlin Motorsport and continued to the Macau Grand Prix.

November 2010: Confirmed Driver for Red Bull Racing Test

On 11 November 2010, Daniel Ricciardo was confirmed to represent Red Bull Racing at the end-of-season young driver's test at the Yas Marina Circuit on 16–17 November.

2010: Test and Reserve Driver Duties

In 2010, Daniel Ricciardo and Brendon Hartley shared test and reserve duties for both Red Bull and Scuderia Toro Rosso.

2010: Competition with Tech 1

In 2010, Daniel Ricciardo competed with Tech 1, alongside Brendon Hartley.

2010: Mark Webber wins Hungarian Grand Prix

In 2010, Mark Webber won the Hungarian Grand Prix for Red Bull, becoming the first Australian to win the race. Ricciardo would later become the second.

2010: 2010 Season

In 2010, Ricciardo experienced mixed results, including pole positions and race wins in Alcañiz, Spa-Francorchamps, and Monte Carlo. He secured multiple wins at Hungaroring and Hockenheimring.

2010: Mention of McLaren's first one-two finish since the 2010 Canadian Grand Prix

The text mentions McLaren's first one-two finish since the 2010 Canadian Grand Prix.

June 2011: Contracted to Hispania Racing

On 30 June 2011, Daniel Ricciardo was contracted to Hispania Racing by Red Bull Racing, replacing Narain Karthikeyan for the remaining races of the 2011 season, except for the Indian Grand Prix. He made his Grand Prix debut at the 2011 British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit.

October 2011: Racing in the Indian Grand Prix

On 22 October 2011, Daniel Ricciardo was allowed to race in the Indian Grand Prix after Vitantonio Liuzzi made way for Narain Karthikeyan.

December 2011: Driving for Scuderia Toro Rosso

On 14 December 2011, it was confirmed that Daniel Ricciardo would drive for Scuderia Toro Rosso for the 2012 season, alongside Jean-Éric Vergne.

2011: Renault's first podium since 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix

At the Eifel Grand Prix, Ricciardo would eventually secure third, earning the team's first podium since the 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix.

2011: Formula One Career

In 2011, Daniel Ricciardo began his Formula One career.

2011: Toro Rosso Test and Reserve Driver

In 2011, Daniel Ricciardo was confirmed as Toro Rosso's test and reserve driver, participating in the first free practice session of each race weekend.

2011: Racing for ISR Racing

In 2011, prior to his HRT call-up, Ricciardo raced for ISR Racing.

2012: Driving for Scuderia Toro Rosso

In 2012, Daniel Ricciardo drove for Scuderia Toro Rosso alongside Jean-Éric Vergne.

2012: Full-Time Drive with Toro Rosso

In 2012, Daniel Ricciardo earned a full-time drive with Toro Rosso, competing for two seasons alongside Jean-Éric Vergne.

2012: Mention of McLaren's last win since the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix

The text mentions McLaren's last win being the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix.

2013: Re-signed by Toro Rosso

In 2013, Toro Rosso re-signed Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Éric Vergne for the season.

October 2014: Partnership with Daniil Kvyat Announced

In October 2014, it was announced that Ricciardo would partner with Daniil Kvyat for the 2015 season, following Vettel's departure. He also took his final podium of the year at the United States Grand Prix in October 2014.

2014: Canadian Grand Prix Win

At the Canadian Grand Prix in 2014, Daniel Ricciardo secured his first Formula One win, becoming the fourth Australian to win a Grand Prix in Formula One.

2014: Joining Infiniti Red Bull Racing

In 2014, Daniel Ricciardo replaced Mark Webber at Infiniti Red Bull Racing, partnering with Sebastian Vettel.

2014: Promotion to Red Bull Racing

In 2014, Daniel Ricciardo was promoted to Red Bull, replacing Mark Webber and partnering with Sebastian Vettel. He finished third in the championship and won the Canadian Grand Prix.

2014: 2014 Season Performances

In 2014, Ricciardo recorded his first points at the Bahrain Grand Prix, finished fourth at the Chinese Grand Prix, secured third place at the Spanish Grand Prix, and qualified third at Monaco.

2014: First podium since United States Grand Prix

While battling for second in Hungary with Nico Rosberg, Daniel Ricciardo managed to finish third behind his teammate. It was his first podium since the 2014 United States Grand Prix.

February 2015: Fastest Lap on Top Gear

In February 2015, Ricciardo became the fastest Formula One driver to lap the Top Gear test track in the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car feature, with a time of 1:42.2.

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April 2015: Laureus World Sports Award

In April 2015, Ricciardo won the Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year for his 2014 performances.

2015: Winless Campaign for Red Bull

In 2015, Ricciardo had a winless campaign with Red Bull.

2015: West Coast Eagles number-one ticket holder in 2015

Ricciardo supports the Australian Football League's West Coast Eagles and was the club's number-one ticket holder in 2015.

2016: Best finish of the year

At the Italian Grand Prix in 2016, Daniel Ricciardo qualified fifth, and a spin for Sebastian Vettel during the race meant Ricciardo finished in fourth place, his best result of the year.

2016: Malaysian Grand Prix Victory and Third in Standings

In 2016, Daniel Ricciardo won the Malaysian Grand Prix and finished third in the standings.

2016: Description by The New York Times

In 2016, The New York Times described Ricciardo as the driver most likely to be considered the nicest guy in Formula One.

2016: Victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix

In 2016, at the Malaysian Grand Prix, Ricciardo secured his first victory of the season after an engine failure for Lewis Hamilton. He also finished third in the Drivers' Championship.

2016: West Coast Eagles number-one ticket holder in 2016

Ricciardo supports the Australian Football League's West Coast Eagles and was the club's number-one ticket holder in 2016.

2017: Azerbaijan Grand Prix Win

In 2017, Daniel Ricciardo secured a win for Red Bull at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

August 2018: Signing with Renault

On August 3, 2018, it was announced that Ricciardo had signed a contract to drive for Renault in 2019 and 2020.

2018: First podium since the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix

At the Eifel Grand Prix, Ricciardo secured third, earning his first podium since the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix.

2018: Wins at Chinese and Monaco Grands Prix

In 2018, Daniel Ricciardo won the Chinese and Monaco Grands Prix for Red Bull.

2018: Monaco Grand Prix victory

In 2018, Daniel Ricciardo won the Monaco Grand Prix, his first win from pole position, despite dealing with a loss of power during the race. He also set the track record at the Spanish Grand Prix in 2018.

2018: Retirement at the Mexican Grand Prix

In 2018, Ricciardo secured pole at the Mexican Grand Prix but retired due to a hydraulics issue. This marked his eighth retirement of the 2018 season. He finished the season sixth in the World Drivers' Championship.

2018: Victory at the Chinese Grand Prix and collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

In 2018, Ricciardo won the Chinese Grand Prix after an overtaking masterclass. At the Azerbaijan Grand Prix later in 2018, he collided with his teammate Max Verstappen, causing both drivers to retire.

2018: Announcement of departure from Red Bull

On August 3, 2018, Ricciardo announced his departure from Red Bull at the end of the 2018 season. He also had multiple retirements and setbacks throughout the season.

2019: First points finish with Renault

In 2019, Daniel Ricciardo had a poor start to the season with retirements in the first two races but achieved his first points finish with Renault in seventh place in China. He also had a successful weekend in Canada.

2019: Signing with Renault

In 2019, Daniel Ricciardo signed with Renault, finishing a season-best fourth in Italy.

2020: Multiple Podiums and Fifth in Championship with Renault

In 2020, Daniel Ricciardo achieved multiple podiums and finished fifth in the championship with Renault.

2020: Contract to drive for Renault

In 2020, Daniel Ricciardo was driving for Renault after signing a contract to drive for them in 2019 and 2020.

2020: Point-scoring streak and fourth place finishes

In 2020, Daniel Ricciardo went on an eleven race point-scoring streak until the end of the season, including impressive performances at the Belgian Grand Prix and Tuscan Grand Prix, ultimately finishing fourth in the latter race.

2020: Retirement at the Austrian Grand Prix and point finishes

In 2020, Ricciardo had a retirement at the Austrian Grand Prix but followed with several point-scoring finishes, including eighth at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

2021: Grew with the success of the reality show Drive to Survive

After the 2021 season, Ricciardo's personal profile grew with the success of the reality show Drive to Survive, where he has been called "the face of the show".

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2021: Joining McLaren and Italian Grand Prix Win

In 2021, Daniel Ricciardo joined McLaren and achieved his only race win for the team at the Italian Grand Prix.

2021: Joined McLaren for the 2021 Formula One World Championship

In 2021, Daniel Ricciardo joined McLaren as a replacement for Carlos Sainz Jr. for the Formula One World Championship, partnering with Lando Norris. He finished seventh at the Bahrain Grand Prix after a collision with Pierre Gasly caused floor damage. He finished sixth at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, letting Norris pass to contend for a podium finish. He recovered to ninth at the Portuguese Grand Prix after starting from sixteenth.

August 2022: Contract Termination and Subsequent Races

In August 2022, McLaren and Ricciardo mutually terminated his contract a year early. He finished 15th and 17th at the Belgian and Dutch Grand Prixs, respectively. At the Italian Grand Prix, he retired due to an oil leak. At the Singapore Grand Prix, he finished fifth. After qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, Ricciardo announced that he would not be on the grid for the 2023 Formula One season.

2022: Departure from McLaren

At the end of the 2022 season, Daniel Ricciardo left McLaren amid struggles for form.

2022: Appointed Member of the Order of Australia

In 2022, Daniel Ricciardo was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day Honours.

2022: 2022 Season Performance and Championship Standing

In 2022, Ricciardo finished 16th at the United States Grand Prix, 7th at the Mexico City Grand Prix after a penalty, and retired at the São Paulo Grand Prix after a collision. He finished ninth at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and ended the season eleventh in the Drivers' Championship with 37 points.

2022: Ricciardo's 2022 Season Performance

In 2022, Ricciardo missed the final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain due to a positive COVID-19 test. He qualified 18th and finished 14th at the Bahrain Grand Prix. He qualified 12th but retired at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to an engine failure. He finished sixth at the Australian Grand Prix. He collided with Carlos Sainz Jr. at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and finished last.

July 2023: Ricciardo Returns to Formula One with AlphaTauri in July 2023

In July 2023, Ricciardo replaced Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri, returning to Formula One at the Hungarian Grand Prix. He qualified and finished 13th in Hungary. At the Belgian Grand Prix, he qualified 19th and finished 16th, while he qualified 11th and finished 10th in the sprint race.

2023: Ricciardo announced he would not be on the grid for the 2023 Formula One season

Following qualifying of the Japanese Grand Prix in 2022, Ricciardo announced that he would not be on the grid for the 2023 Formula One season. Starting eleventh for that race, Ricciardo finished the wet race in the same position.

2023: Return to Red Bull as Reserve Driver and AlphaTauri Drive

In 2023, Daniel Ricciardo re-signed as a reserve driver for Red Bull and later replaced Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri from the Hungarian Grand Prix onwards.

2023: Ricciardo Rejoined Red Bull Racing as Third Driver in 2023

In 2023, Ricciardo rejoined Red Bull Racing as their "third driver" after being replaced at McLaren by Oscar Piastri. His role included reserve driver duties, public relations, simulator and factory work, communications support, and participating in Pirelli tests at Silverstone.

2024: RB Seat and Replacement by Liam Lawson

In 2024, Daniel Ricciardo retained his seat for RB but was replaced by Liam Lawson after the Singapore Grand Prix.

2024: End of Formula One Career

In 2024, Daniel Ricciardo's Formula One career ended.

2024: Ricciardo's 2024 Season with RB

In 2024, Ricciardo was retained by RB (formerly AlphaTauri). At the Bahrain Grand Prix, he qualified 14th and finished 13th. At the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, he qualified 14th and finished 16th. At the Australian Grand Prix, he qualified 18th and finished 12th.