F1 – Photos & Videos: Ricciardo's unusual arrival in Austin

October 20, 2022

Dressed as a Cowboy, the Australian McLaren driver starred in a peculiar arrival on horseback at the Circuit of the Americas paddock in Austin. With a jacket with the flag of the United States, jeans, boots and hat; accompanied by a Country music artist with his guitar.

Daniel Ricciardo caught everyone’s attention by riding a beautiful horse around the paddock and smiling in pure Country style, causing great anticipation and astonishment before the start of the action at the United States GP in Austin, Texas.

The McLaren driver, who has always been considered one of the most charismatic and beloved of the entire grid, once again drew attention and, without a doubt, Formula 1 will miss him from the 2023 season.

After two complicated years since his landing in Woking, the Australian pilot accepted that in 2023 he will have to take a sabbatical year, away from the circuits. However, he acknowledged that his only goals will be focused on a possible return to the grid in 2024.

Replacing Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren will welcome Formula 2 and Formula 3 champion Oscar Piastri, a young driver they managed to wrest from Alpine after both parties ended up in court to resolve doubts related to the driver’s contract. young man represented by Mark Webber, also a former Formula 1 driver.

Gallery: Daniel Ricciardo Arriving in Austin on a Cowboy-Style Horse

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Photo by: Carl Bingham/Motorsport Images

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