Sometimes it is easy to forget that sportspersons are humans as well and F1 drivers are no different. There are times when fans are inspired by their idols and on some occasions, where drivers are inspired by the fans. In terms of interaction, a few drivers go above and beyond the call of duty to make their fans’ day special. Now, Daniel Ricciardo has a fan who is quite special indeed. A fan by the name of Ana Luiza Kalil was battling bone cancer but has now made a full recovery. To celebrate being cancer-free, she performed Ricciardo’s famous ‘Shoey’ celebration. It didn’t take long for Red Bull and Ricciardo himself to notice her. This was Ricciardo’s response to her act. Even Red Bull jumped in on the conversation. This act comes a few days after images of Sebastian Vettel’s handwritten letter to a fan surfaced [https://www.essentiallysports.com/vettel-young-fans-day-gesture/]. It just goes to show that not everyone is made of stone and drivers can be sweethearts. A year earlier, Kimi Raikkonen also had a special moment with a fan [https://www.smh.com.au/sport/motorsport/sixyearold-formula-one-fan-devastated-at-kimi-raikkonens-exit-from-spanish-grand-prix-20170515-gw4uj0.html]. After he retired early from the 2017 Spanish Grand Prix, cameras picked up a boy crying his eyes out. So, the Ferrari team invited him over to their paddock where he had an up close and personal encounter with the Finn. Raikkonen’s act soon made it into the Laureus awards as an official nomination. Who knows, maybe Vettel’s letter and Ricciardo’s response to his fan could be nominated as well in the next edition. But for now, Ricciardo and both Ferrari drivers have to turn their focus on this weekend’s race. It is the final race of the 2018 season in Abu Dhabi before big changes occur. While Vettel will be staying put, Raikkonen is off to Sauber and Ricciardo to Renault. Ricciardo [http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Dr-YSfqXQAA0NKR-240x300.jpg]Vettel’s heartwarming letter 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 - Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix took over the Brazilian GP?s spot on the Formula 1 calendar since its introduction. Following a provision calendar announcement in 2008, F1 drivers and teams got ready for their inaugural trip to the Yas Marina Circuit in 2009. Since then?except in 2011, 2012, and 2013?The Abu Dhabi GP has been the last race of the season. Yas Marina is, in every aspect, a modern-day track. Although it does nothing to rival the excitement of racing in Interlagos, it?s played a pretty good host to a few championship showdowns.</span>

[caption id="attachment_1338470" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1338470 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-11-20T131442Z_241423399_UP1EIBK10SG73_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ABUDHABI.jpg" alt="F1" width="1920" height="1194" /> Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 20, 2022 General view at the start of the race REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">The inaugural race in 2009 became the first day-night race on the calendar. The following year saw the first champion-deciding race on the new circuit. Going into the race, Ferrari?s Fernando Alonso was in the championship lead, followed by Red Bull?s Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel. McLaren?s Lewis Hamilton was also in contention, but his chances seemed less likely. Vettel got pole position for the race and converted it into a race win. With Alonso managing only a P6, the German became the youngest championship winner.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The next title-deciding fight happened in 2016 between the Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. As race day approached, Rosberg had a 12-point lead over Hamilton in the championship. Rosberg only needed a podium finish to win the championship, and that?s exactly what he did, despite some sly tactics employed by Hamilton. The Brit was in the lead with Rosberg in second, knowing fully well that if this continued, he?d lose the title. Hamilton started aching the field up, hoping the other drivers would catch Rosberg and challenge him for P2. That didn?t happen because Rosberg?s compatriot Vettel held his ground and brought the car home in P3.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">That became only the second season in Hamilton?s career where his teammate outperformed him. While Rosberg retired from F1 after the race, Hamilton kept his quest for title glory going. And it?s still on. Since then, the three-time champion has become a seven-time champion. Had it not been for things that happened in the most recent title showdown Abu Dhabi has seen, he could?ve been an eight-time champion.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The 2021 Abu Dhabi GP was a culmination of a season-long, explosive battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. They entered the race equal on points. With around 10 laps to go, it seemed like Hamilton would clinch his eighth title. But a late Safety Car and a questionable procedure followed during the SC period gave Verstappen the chance to steal the title from the Brit. Verstappen didn?t need a second invitation and clinched his maiden championship.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Scheduled from 24th to 26th November, the Abu Dhabi GP is Round 23 on the calendar. Red Bull and Max Verstappen have already sealed the Constructors? and Drivers? Championship this season, but there may still be a lot to play for. The battles for P2 in both championships could be decided at Yas Marina, and so could the fight for P4 in the team standings.</span>

[caption id="attachment_1338463" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1338463 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-11-20T143710Z_888989617_UP1EIBK14LWEC_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ABUDHABI.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1174" /> Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 20, 2022 Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Last time out, Max Verstappen set the fastest lap in qualifying with a 1:23.824. He converted his pole to a win?a record 15th victory of the year, one he could break this season. Since 2015, the driver who qualified on pole has won the race. Considering the limited number of overtaking opportunities, qualifying is crucial in Abu Dhabi.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Apart from the F1 action, F1?s weekend at Yas Marina is set to be a party. Popstar Ava Max is set to light up the stage on Thursday, followed by Grammy-winning Dutch DJ and producer Ti?sto the same night. To cap off the weekend and the 2023 F1 season, legendary rock band Foo Fighters will turn Yas Marina into party central!</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Most Winners</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Since the first Abu Dhabi GP in 2009, it has made its way into the calendar every year. The organizers have also signed a contract with F1 to host the season-ending race until at least 2030. In the 14 editions of the race, there have only been six winners, the most successful of whom is Lewis Hamilton, with 5 victories. During his time at Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel won three of the five races at Yas Marina. Max Verstappen seems to be continuing Vettel?s Red Bull legacy, winning every edition since 2020.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Apart from these three repeat winners, Kimi Raikkonen (2012), Nico Rosberg (2015), and Valtteri Bottas (2017) have crossed the line in P1 in Abu Dhabi.</span>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Wins</b></td>
<td><b>Driver?</b></td>
<td><b>Nationality</b></td>
<td><b>Year(s)</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Lewis Hamilton</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Great Britain</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="2"><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sebastian Vettel</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Germany</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2009, 2010, 2013</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Max Verstappen</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">The Netherlands</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2020, 2021, 2022</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Past Constructors Winners</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Lewis Hamilton is, without a doubt, the most successful driver in Abu Dhabi. With five pole positions and five wins, his stats at the circuit are better than anyone else. Rosberg and Bottas? wins, in addition to Hamilton?s four for Mercedes, make the Brackley outfit the most successful constructor as well. But it shares that feat with Red Bull.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">During the turbo-hybrid era, Yas Marina was a Mercedes track. But before and after that period, Red Bull has predominantly done the dominating. With Vettel and Verstappen?s wins, Red Bull is the only other team to have won the Abu Dhabi GP more than once.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Hamilton won it in 2011 with McLaren, and Raikkonen in 2012 with Lotus.</span>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Wins</b></td>
<td><b>Constructor</b></td>
<td><b>Years</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="2"><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Mercedes</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Red Bull</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2009, 2010, 2013, 2020, 2021, 2022</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Circuit Details?</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Yas Marina Circuit. It got half its name from the island it?s situated on?Yas Island. Cut by the mainland by a canal, there?s a marina right alongside the circuit. That?s where the second half of the name comes from. The circuit is one of the many designed by F1 commissioned designer Herman Tilke. Since the circuit was introduced in 2009, it has received mixed reviews. Some drivers like Nico Rosberg and Fernando Alonso found every corner unique, while drivers like Kimi Raikkonen didn?t hold back while saying how boring the track was?albeit in much harsher words.?</span>

[caption id="attachment_854113" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-854113 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-12-11T130843Z_1564164271_UP1EHCB10IH6N_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ABUDHABI.jpg" alt="F1 qualifying at Abu Dhabi GP" width="1920" height="1150" /> Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 11, 2021 Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. in action during qualifying REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2017, Tilke suggested that they would change the track to increase the number of overtaking opportunities. Until then, the only place it was possible to complete an overtake was the 1.2km straight. Before the controversial 2021 title showdown happened, the changes were in place. As opposed to the 5.5km, 21-corner circuit it used to be, it?s now a 5.2km, 16-corner layout.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Turns 5 and 6 were a left-right chicane leading into Turn 7, a narrow hairpin. Now, Turn 4 to the hairpin?which is much wider?is a straight that leads into the 1.2km straight. Turns 11 to 14 had a similar layout pre-2021. 11 and 12 were a left-right chicane leading into two successive slow-speed lefts. That?s now been made into a sweeping, banked curve. In the final sector, Turns 18, 19, and 20 were made less tight to allow drivers to carry more speed through the previously slow corners.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">A striking difference between Yas Marina and other tracks is its pit exit. Unlike other tracks with open exits, the one in Yas Marina dips under the circuit through a tunnel. It?s stayed the same over the years despite drivers calling it dangerous. The other changes to the track have worked to some extent, though. The last two editions of the race have seen more overtakes on average than the first 12.?</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Where to watch the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In the US, all F1 races this season will be broadcast live on TV by ESPNews, ESPN2, ESPN+, or ABC.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">If you?re tuning in from The Netherlands, hoping for a repeat of 2019 for Max Verstappen, Viaplay and Viaplay Xtra will stream all the live action. If you?re tuning in from Brazil, Bandeirantes and Bandsports will keep you company. Sky Sports and Channel 4 will keep you updated in the United Kingdom. Sky Sports? Italian and German divisions, Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland, are in charge in Italy and Germany. France can catch all the action on Canal+, Austria on Servus TV, Africa on SuperSport, and Canada on RDS.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In India (and everywhere else), F1TV will provide all the live-action, analysis, and Tech Talks.?</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Tickets</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Tickets for the Abu Dhabi GP are available on <a href="https://tickets.formula1.com/en/f1-3312-abu-dhabi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Official Formula 1 website</a>, on <a href="https://www.yasmarinacircuit.com/en/formula1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yas Marina Circuit?s website</a>, as well as on the <a href="https://f1experiences.com/2023-abu-dhabi-grand-prix" target="_blank" rel="noopener">F1 Experiences website</a>. You can choose from a range of tickets, varying from Grounds Passes and Reserved Seats to Premium Hospitality. </span>

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 &#8211; Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix took over the Brazilian GP?s spot on the Formula 1 calendar since its introduction. Following a provision calendar announcement in 2008, F1 drivers and teams got ready for their inaugural trip to the Yas Marina Circuit in 2009. Since then?except in 2011, 2012, and 2013?The Abu Dhabi GP has been the last race of the season. Yas Marina is, in every aspect, a modern-day track. Although it does nothing to rival the excitement of racing in Interlagos, it?s played a pretty good host to a few championship showdowns. Formula One F1 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix &#8211; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates &#8211; November 20, 2022 General view at the start of the race REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel The inaugural race in 2009 became the first day-night race on the calendar. The following year saw the first champion-deciding race on the new circuit. Going into the race, Ferrari?s Fernando Alonso was in the championship lead, followed by Red Bull?s Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel. McLaren?s Lewis Hamilton was also in contention, but his chances seemed less likely. Vettel got pole position for the race and converted it into a race win. With Alonso managing only a P6, the German became the youngest championship winner. The next title-deciding fight happened in 2016 between the Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. As race day approached, Rosberg had a 12-point lead over Hamilton in the championship. Rosberg only needed a podium finish to win the championship, and that?s exactly what he did, despite some sly tactics employed by Hamilton. The Brit was in the lead with Rosberg in second, knowing fully well that if this continued, he?d lose the title. Hamilton started aching the field up, hoping the other drivers would catch Rosberg and challenge him for P2. That didn?t happen because Rosberg?s compatriot Vettel held his ground and brought the car home in P3.? That became only the second season in Hamilton?s career where his teammate outperformed him. While Rosberg retired from F1 after the race, Hamilton kept his quest for title glory going. And it?s still on. Since then, the three-time champion has become a seven-time champion. Had it not been for things that happened in the most recent title showdown Abu Dhabi has seen, he could?ve been an eight-time champion. The 2021 Abu Dhabi GP was a culmination of a season-long, explosive battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. They entered the race equal on points. With around 10 laps to go, it seemed like Hamilton would clinch his eighth title. But a late Safety Car and a questionable procedure followed during the SC period gave Verstappen the chance to steal the title from the Brit. Verstappen didn?t need a second invitation and clinched his maiden championship.? Scheduled from 24th to 26th November, the Abu Dhabi GP is Round 23 on the calendar. Red Bull and Max Verstappen have already sealed the Constructors? and Drivers? Championship this season, but there may still be a lot to play for. The battles for P2 in both championships could be decided at Yas Marina, and so could the fight for P4 in the team standings. Formula One F1 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix &#8211; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates &#8211; November 20, 2022 Red Bull&#8217;s Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Last time out, Max Verstappen set the fastest lap in qualifying with a 1:23.824. He converted his pole to a win?a record 15th victory of the year, one he could break this season. Since 2015, the driver who qualified on pole has won the race. Considering the limited number of overtaking opportunities, qualifying is crucial in Abu Dhabi.? Apart from the F1 action, F1?s weekend at Yas Marina is set to be a party. Popstar Ava Max is set to light up the stage on Thursday, followed by Grammy-winning Dutch DJ and producer Ti?sto the same night. To cap off the weekend and the 2023 F1 season, legendary rock band Foo Fighters will turn Yas Marina into party central! Most Winners Since the first Abu Dhabi GP in 2009, it has made its way into the calendar every year. The organizers have also signed a contract with F1 to host the season-ending race until at least 2030. In the 14 editions of the race, there have only been six winners, the most successful of whom is Lewis Hamilton, with 5 victories. During his time at Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel won three of the five races at Yas Marina. Max Verstappen seems to be continuing Vettel?s Red Bull legacy, winning every edition since 2020.? Apart from these three repeat winners, Kimi Raikkonen (2012), Nico Rosberg (2015), and Valtteri Bottas (2017) have crossed the line in P1 in Abu Dhabi.  Wins Driver? Nationality Year(s)  5 Lewis Hamilton Great Britain 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019  3 Sebastian Vettel Germany 2009, 2010, 2013  Max Verstappen The Netherlands 2020, 2021, 2022  Past Constructors Winners Lewis Hamilton is, without a doubt, the most successful driver in Abu Dhabi. With five pole positions and five wins, his stats at the circuit are better than anyone else. Rosberg and Bottas? wins, in addition to Hamilton?s four for Mercedes, make the Brackley outfit the most successful constructor as well. But it shares that feat with Red Bull.? During the turbo-hybrid era, Yas Marina was a Mercedes track. But before and after that period, Red Bull has predominantly done the dominating. With Vettel and Verstappen?s wins, Red Bull is the only other team to have won the Abu Dhabi GP more than once.? Hamilton won it in 2011 with McLaren, and Raikkonen in 2012 with Lotus.  Wins Constructor Years  3 Mercedes 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019  Red Bull 2009, 2010, 2013, 2020, 2021, 2022  Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Circuit Details? The Yas Marina Circuit. It got half its name from the island it?s situated on?Yas Island. Cut by the mainland by a canal, there?s a marina right alongside the circuit. That?s where the second half of the name comes from. The circuit is one of the many designed by F1 commissioned designer Herman Tilke. Since the circuit was introduced in 2009, it has received mixed reviews. Some drivers like Nico Rosberg and Fernando Alonso found every corner unique, while drivers like Kimi Raikkonen didn?t hold back while saying how boring the track was?albeit in much harsher words.? Formula One F1 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix &#8211; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates &#8211; December 11, 2021 Ferrari&#8217;s Carlos Sainz Jr. in action during qualifying REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed In 2017, Tilke suggested that they would change the track to increase the number of overtaking opportunities. Until then, the only place it was possible to complete an overtake was the 1.2km straight. Before the controversial 2021 title showdown happened, the changes were in place. As opposed to the 5.5km, 21-corner circuit it used to be, it?s now a 5.2km, 16-corner layout. Turns 5 and 6 were a left-right chicane leading into Turn 7, a narrow hairpin. Now, Turn 4 to the hairpin?which is much wider?is a straight that leads into the 1.2km straight. Turns 11 to 14 had a similar layout pre-2021. 11 and 12 were a left-right chicane leading into two successive slow-speed lefts. That?s now been made into a sweeping, banked curve. In the final sector, Turns 18, 19, and 20 were made less tight to allow drivers to carry more speed through the previously slow corners.? A striking difference between Yas Marina and other tracks is its pit exit. Unlike other tracks with open exits, the one in Yas Marina dips under the circuit through a tunnel. It?s stayed the same over the years despite drivers calling it dangerous. The other changes to the track have worked to some extent, though. The last two editions of the race have seen more overtakes on average than the first 12.? Where to watch the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix? In the US, all F1 races this season will be broadcast live on TV by ESPNews, ESPN2, ESPN+, or ABC.? If you?re tuning in from The Netherlands, hoping for a repeat of 2019 for Max Verstappen, Viaplay and Viaplay Xtra will stream all the live action. If you?re tuning in from Brazil, Bandeirantes and Bandsports will keep you company. Sky Sports and Channel 4 will keep you updated in the United Kingdom. Sky Sports? Italian and German divisions, Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland, are in charge in Italy and Germany. France can catch all the action on Canal+, Austria on Servus TV, Africa on SuperSport, and Canada on RDS. In India (and everywhere else), F1TV will provide all the live-action, analysis, and Tech Talks.? 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Tickets Tickets for the Abu Dhabi GP are available on the Official Formula 1 website, on Yas Marina Circuit?s website, as well as on the F1 Experiences website. You can choose from a range of tickets, varying from Grounds Passes and Reserved Seats to Premium Hospitality.

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<h2>Red Bull: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates</h2>
The Red Bull team made their official F1 debut back in 2005. However, the origin of the team themselves can be traced back to 1997. At that time, they were known as the Stewart Racing team, a team owned by F1 legend and triple World Champion, Sir Jackie Stewart.

[caption id="attachment_495654" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-495654" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201229114122/2020-12-13T134329Z_1480797127_UP1EGCD124HZO_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ABUDHABI.jpg" alt="Red Bull's Max Verstappen leading the pack during the 2020 Abu Dhabi GP" width="1920" height="1120" /> Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during the race Pool via REUTERS/Giuseppe Cacace[/caption]

He sold the team to the American company, Ford, who rebranded the team to Jaguar Racing. The iconic British manufacturer would race in the sport until the end of the 2004 season. In the following year, Red Bull took up the reins. Though they were, at best, a midfield team in their early days, in 2009, the dynamic shifted completely.

Red Bull?s drivers for the 2021 season are <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/max-verstappen/">Max Verstappen</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sergio-perez/">Sergio Perez</a>. Perez takes the seat from Alex Albon, who is the new test driver for the team.
<h2><strong>Red Bull: On-track Achievements</strong></h2>
They enjoyed a fairly strong start to their debut season when David Coulthard finished fourth in Australia. A year later, he bagged a maiden podium at the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix. A few more intermittent podiums followed until 2009, when the team bagged their first win, courtesy of Sebastian Vettel.

That year, the team amassed six wins and finished second in the Championship. Then came the magnum opus, four Drivers' and Constructors' titles on the trot, all thanks to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sebastian-vettel/">Sebastian Vettel</a>.

Red Bull's dominant run in F1 ended with the introduction of the turbo-hybrid era in Formula 1. While the team still clinch the odd pole or win, they are yet to replicate their supremacy from the early 2010s.

As of September 2020, the team had 64 race wins, 182 podiums, and four Drivers' and Constructors' Championships in F1. The team has entered 304 races and amassed over a massive tally of 5043.5 points.
<h2>Does Red Bull have two F1 teams?</h2>
Part of what makes Red Bull such a unique F1 entity is their connection to Scuderia AlphaTauri. AlphaTauri, formerly known as Toro Rosso, is the Austrian outfit's Italian sister team.

Red Bull Racing doesn't necessarily 'own' AlphaTauri. Technically, both teams are owned by the famed drinks company - Red Bull GmbH. The Austrian company's founder - Dietrich Mateschitz, purchased Red Bull (formerly known as Jaguar), followed by Toro Rosso (formerly known as Minardi), as part of a collaboration with former F1 driver Gerhard Berger.

Unofficially, AlphaTauri functions as a proving ground for Red Bull's younger drivers who have the potential to step up and drive for Red Bull Racing.
<h2>How much did Red Bull spend on F1?</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.racefans.net/2020/01/02/the-cost-of-f1-2019-part-two-what-the-top-teams-spent/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">reports</a>, the team spent $335 million in their F1 ventures for the 2019 season.
<h2>How much does Red Bull earn from F1?</h2>
As a reward for its efforts, the Milton-Keynes based outfit received approximately <a href="https://www.racefans.net/2020/01/02/the-cost-of-f1-2019-part-two-what-the-top-teams-spent/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$335 million</a> in prize money for the 2019 season. The Austrian outfit did not report a healthy profit, but thankfully, it wasn't a loss.

The FOM split from the $335 million is reportedly $150 million (including bonuses).
<h2>What does Aston Martin do for Red Bull?</h2>
In late 2017, the team announced Aston Martin as the team's title sponsor as part of a technical partnership. The Milton-Keynes outfit have worked in close collaboration with Aston Martin to produce the hyper-car, Valkyrie.

<em>"The relationship between Aston Martin and The Team began in 2016 after the two companies combined cutting edge F1 technology and Aston Martin's signature sports car design to produce a ground breaking hypercar,"</em> reads a <a href="https://www.redbull.com/int-en/redbullracing/driving-future-innovation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">statement</a> from Red Bull.

In early 2020, the team announced that they would be ending their title partnership with Aston Martin following the 2020 F1 season. However, the Austrian outfit will work with the British manufacturer in delivering its hyper-car collaboration.
<h2>Who owns Red Bull Racing?</h2>
The F1 team are owned by the parent company and famed drinks brand- Red Bull GmbH. Red Bull was founded by Dietrich Mateschitz and Chaleo Yoovidhya. Currently, Mateschitz and Chalerm Yoovidhya own the brand.
<h2><strong>Red Bull?s Sponsors</strong></h2>
The team's title sponsor for 2020 is British car manufacturer, Aston Martin. Team partners <a href="https://www.redbull.com/int-en/redbullracing/partners" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">include</a> Rauch, Puma, Tag Heuer, W66, DITA, Pirelli, MyWorld, Piquadro, Iris, and AlphaTauri.

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<h2>Best Moments of Red Bull F1 team</h2>
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<h2><strong>Charities</strong></h2>
One of the main charities that the team support is the <a href="https://www.wingsforlife.com/en/supporters/">Wings for Life</a> charity. This organization is dedicated to Spinal Cord research. Wings for Life focuses on researching treatments for the central nervous system. These treatments can either be therapies or drugs, aimed at healing.
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<td width="301"><strong>Founded</strong></td>
<td width="301">2005</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Owner</strong></td>
<td width="301">Dietrich Mateschitz</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Constructors Championships</strong></td>
<td width="301">4</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Drivers Champion</strong></td>
<td width="301">Sebastian Vettel</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Drivers Championships</strong></td>
<td width="301">4</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Prize Money Won</strong></td>
<td width="301">110.7 million</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Official website</strong></td>
<td width="301"><a href="https://www.redbull.com/int-en/redbullracing">https://www.redbull.com/int-en/redbullracing</a></td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Drivers</strong></td>
<td width="301">Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Test Drivers</strong></td>
<td width="301">Alex Albon</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Engine</strong></td>
<td width="301">Honda</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Tires</strong></td>
<td width="301">Pirelli</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Founded</strong></td>
<td width="301">2005</td>
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Red Bull

Red Bull: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates The Red Bull team made their official F1 debut back in 2005. However, the origin of the team themselves can be traced back to 1997. At that time, they were known as the Stewart Racing team, a team owned by F1 legend and triple World Champion, Sir Jackie Stewart. Formula One F1 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix &#8211; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates &#8211; Red Bull&#8217;s Max Verstappen in action during the race Pool via REUTERS/Giuseppe Cacace He sold the team to the American company, Ford, who rebranded the team to Jaguar Racing. The iconic British manufacturer would race in the sport until the end of the 2004 season. In the following year, Red Bull took up the reins. Though they were, at best, a midfield team in their early days, in 2009, the dynamic shifted completely. Red Bull?s drivers for the 2021 season are Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez. Perez takes the seat from Alex Albon, who is the new test driver for the team. Red Bull: On-track Achievements They enjoyed a fairly strong start to their debut season when David Coulthard finished fourth in Australia. A year later, he bagged a maiden podium at the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix. A few more intermittent podiums followed until 2009, when the team bagged their first win, courtesy of Sebastian Vettel. That year, the team amassed six wins and finished second in the Championship. Then came the magnum opus, four Drivers&#8217; and Constructors&#8217; titles on the trot, all thanks to Sebastian Vettel. Red Bull&#8217;s dominant run in F1 ended with the introduction of the turbo-hybrid era in Formula 1. While the team still clinch the odd pole or win, they are yet to replicate their supremacy from the early 2010s. As of September 2020, the team had 64 race wins, 182 podiums, and four Drivers&#8217; and Constructors&#8217; Championships in F1. The team has entered 304 races and amassed over a massive tally of 5043.5 points. Does Red Bull have two F1 teams? Part of what makes Red Bull such a unique F1 entity is their connection to Scuderia AlphaTauri. AlphaTauri, formerly known as Toro Rosso, is the Austrian outfit&#8217;s Italian sister team. Red Bull Racing doesn&#8217;t necessarily &#8216;own&#8217; AlphaTauri. Technically, both teams are owned by the famed drinks company &#8211; Red Bull GmbH. The Austrian company&#8217;s founder &#8211; Dietrich Mateschitz, purchased Red Bull (formerly known as Jaguar), followed by Toro Rosso (formerly known as Minardi), as part of a collaboration with former F1 driver Gerhard Berger. Unofficially, AlphaTauri functions as a proving ground for Red Bull&#8217;s younger drivers who have the potential to step up and drive for Red Bull Racing. How much did Red Bull spend on F1? According to reports, the team spent $335 million in their F1 ventures for the 2019 season. How much does Red Bull earn from F1? As a reward for its efforts, the Milton-Keynes based outfit received approximately $335 million in prize money for the 2019 season. The Austrian outfit did not report a healthy profit, but thankfully, it wasn&#8217;t a loss. The FOM split from the $335 million is reportedly $150 million (including bonuses). What does Aston Martin do for Red Bull? In late 2017, the team announced Aston Martin as the team&#8217;s title sponsor as part of a technical partnership. The Milton-Keynes outfit have worked in close collaboration with Aston Martin to produce the hyper-car, Valkyrie. &#8220;The relationship between Aston Martin and The Team began in 2016 after the two companies combined cutting edge F1 technology and Aston Martin&#8217;s signature sports car design to produce a ground breaking hypercar,&#8221; reads a statement from Red Bull. In early 2020, the team announced that they would be ending their title partnership with Aston Martin following the 2020 F1 season. However, the Austrian outfit will work with the British manufacturer in delivering its hyper-car collaboration. Who owns Red Bull Racing? The F1 team are owned by the parent company and famed drinks brand- Red Bull GmbH. Red Bull was founded by Dietrich Mateschitz and Chaleo Yoovidhya. Currently, Mateschitz and Chalerm Yoovidhya own the brand. Red Bull?s Sponsors The team&#8217;s title sponsor for 2020 is British car manufacturer, Aston Martin. Team partners include Rauch, Puma, Tag Heuer, W66, DITA, Pirelli, MyWorld, Piquadro, Iris, and AlphaTauri. Formula One F1 &#8211; Bahrain Grand Prix &#8211; Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain &#8211; Red Bull&#8217;s Max Verstappen celebrates with a trophy on the podium after finishing in second place Pool via REUTERS/Bryn Lennon Best Moments of Red Bull F1 team Charities One of the main charities that the team support is the Wings for Life charity. This organization is dedicated to Spinal Cord research. Wings for Life focuses on researching treatments for the central nervous system. These treatments can either be therapies or drugs, aimed at healing.  Founded 2005  Owner Dietrich Mateschitz  Constructors Championships 4  Drivers Champion Sebastian Vettel  Drivers Championships 4  Prize Money Won 110.7 million  Official website https://www.redbull.com/int-en/redbullracing  Drivers Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez  Test Drivers Alex Albon  Engine Honda  Tires Pirelli  Founded 2005

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Daniel Ricciardo 2024: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Daniel Ricciardo is an Australian racing driver currently driving for the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team. He made his Formula 1 debut at the British GP in 2011, driving for Hispania Racing. His first F1 win came in the 2014 season at the Canadian GP in his debut season for Red Bull Racing. Ricciardo has accumulated 8 race wins over the course of his career, with the 2018 Monaco GP win being the feather in his cap.

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Daniel Ricciardo's Career Timeline</h2>
One of the best overtakers in the game, Daniel Ricciardo, made his Formula 1 debut in 2011 with HRT. A year later, he moved to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/toro-rosso/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Toro Rosso</a> alongside Jean-Eric Vergne. After two years with the Faenza-based team, he graduated to Red Bull and partnered with <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sebastian-vettel/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Sebastian Vettel</a>. He remained with the team after Vettel's departure in 2015, this time teaming up with <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/daniil-kvyat/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Daniil Kvyat</a>. The two raced together until mid-2016 when Kvyat was demoted to Toro Rosso and Max Verstappen took his place.

In mid-2018, Daniel Ricciardo announced his departure from Red Bull after an association of five seasons. Ricciardo joined Renault in 2019, partnering with Nico Hulkenberg. However, it came as a shock when Ricciardo affirmed that he wouldn't be extending his contract with the French outfit.

Many believed Ricciardo would eventually join Ferrari - given his hunger and passion to win the world championship, not to mention his Italian heritage. Sadly, it never came to pass. The Australian was in talks with Ferrari, but the negotiations never amounted to anything serious. He was beaten to a seat at the Scuderia by McLaren's Carlos Sainz.

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After a largely unsuccessful stint with Renault, The Honey Badger announced his switch to McLaren for the 2021 season. Ricciardo teamed up with Lando Norris over his first stint. Despite largely trailing the Briton, Ricciardo managed to break the shackles at the Italian Grand Prix by claiming his first F1 victory since the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix and the first for McLaren since the 2012 Brazilian GP.

After a string of disappointing results during the 2022 season, McLaren terminated his contract a year in advance and, soon later after the conclusion of the Japanese GP qualifying, he announced his departure from the F1 grid for the 2023 season. He went on to take up the role of the Red Bull 3rd driver. However, following the release of Nyck de Vries from his AlphaTauri seat, Ricciardo was announced as his replacement, and the Hungarian GP marked his return to AlphaTauri and Formula 1.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Daniel Ricciardo's Personal Life</h2>
For someone who's quite open and active across social media, Ricciardo is quite reserved about his personal life. The Australian prefers to keep his family and relationships away from the limelight. Daniel's father is Giuseppe “Joe” Ricciardo and his mother is Grace Ricciardo. His father was born in Ficarra, Italy, and moved to Australia aged 7. His mother is Australian-born, however, she is of Italian descent as well. Daniel's sister's name is Michelle. Daniel's father Giuseppe is a former driver and has raced at the Barbagallo Raceway in Western Australia.

There were rumors of Ricciardo dating an Australian model Jessica Gomes in 2018, but the Honey Badger <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6754573/Daniel-Ricciardo-29-denies-dating-Jessica-Gomes-34-admits-rumours-positive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">denied</a> the same. Since 2022, Daniel Ricciardo has been in a <a href="https://people.com/who-is-heidi-berger-daniel-ricciardo-8349982" target="_blank" rel="noopener">relationship with Heidi Berger</a>. Heidi is the daughter of former Austrian F1 driver Gerhard Berger and her mother is former Portuguese model Ana Corvo. Gerhard has driven for F1 teams such as Ferrari, McLaren, and Benetton. Heidi is an actress and has starred in the soap opera <em>A Única Mulher</em>.

<strong>READ MORE-</strong><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/how-expensive-daniel-ricciardos-mansion-los-angeles/" target="_self" rel="noopener">How Expensive is Daniel Ricciardo's Mansion in Los Angeles?</a>

Apart from F1, Ricciardo follows the NFL, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-nlf-afc-news-alphatauri-news-how-did-daniel-ricciardo-and-josh-allen-become-friends-what-nfl-team-does-the-f1-star-support/">Buffalo Bills is his favorite team</a>. He owns a Bills jersey and is great friends with Josh Allen. Ricciardo also has an impressive tattoo collection, which is pretty ironic, considering his fear of needles.

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Daniel Ricciardo: Stats and on-track </strong><b>Achievements</b></h2>
A ninth-placed finish saw Ricciardo score his first set of points in Australia in 2012. His first podium came at the Spanish GP in 2014 when he finished third. He followed it up with another third-place finish in Monaco. The Perth native snatched his maiden win at the 2014 Canadian Grand Prix. Ricciardo went on to win two more races that year, in Hungary and Belgium.

While Ricciardo wowed fans with his incredible racecraft, he also has a unique taste in helmets. Daniel Ricciardo's 2019 lid, with the words <em>"Stop Being Them"</em> caught everyone's attention and instantly became a fan favorite. His 2020 helmet is an evolution of the 2019 lid, with some crazy color combinations that truly stand out. It was a similar crazy design in 2021 as well, with the theme being 'All good, all ways'.

[caption id="attachment_1197173" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1197173 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1339846015.jpg" alt="Daniel Ricciardo" width="1920" height="1080" /> MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 12: Race winner Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren F1 celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo di Monza on September 12, 2021 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Clive Mason - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)[/caption]

During the rest of his career, he took five more wins. They were in Malaysia 2016, Azerbaijan 2017, China 2018, Monaco 2018, and the latest victory arrived at Monza 2021. His highest position in the Drivers' Championship has been third in 2014 and 2016.

In a career spanning nearly a decade, Ricciardo has competed in 214 Grand Prix weekends, winning eight races and clinching 32 podiums. The Australian has scored 1326 points in his F1 career till the end of the 2023 season.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Daniel Ricciardo: Net Worth</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/daniel-ricciardo/?sh=15ac52677fe2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a>, Ricciardo had an annual salary of $27 million and earned an additional $2 million through endorsements as of 2020. He has a net worth of <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/daniel-ricciardo-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$50 million</a>.

In August 2018, Daniel Ricciardo signed a two-year contract with Renault that pays him an astonishing <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6025373/After-new-31M-deal-Renault-does-make-Daniel-Ricciardo-Australias-richest-sports-star.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$35 million</a> per year. Under his previous contract with Red Bull, he was making $6 million per year. In 2021, with McLaren, Ricciardo became the 7th highest-earning F1 driver on the grid, with a salary of $17 million per year. However, over the 2021 season, Ricciardo has <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.gq.com.au/fitness/sport/f1-driver-salaries-2022/image-gallery/959853345554bc750aa6609f94994634?pos=7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly</a> taken a step back with a salary of $15 million.

In November 2018, Daniel spent <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7642301/Daniel-Ricciardos-lavish-13million-Hollywood-mansion.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$13 million</a> to buy a mansion in Beverly Hills.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Daniel Ricciardo's Car Collection</h2>
Daniel Ricciardo boasts of a unique collection of cars. Being one of the best-paid drivers on the grid, Ricciardo has splurged the cash on exquisite sports cars. He owns a McLaren 720s which was a gift to himself after his win at the Italian GP in 2021. The McLaren 720s comes with a price tag of $299,000. The Honey Badger's garage also houses a Porsche 918 Spyder worth $845,000. His 599 horsepower-producing Porsche has a white metallic finish to it. Additionally, the Australian owns a 2016 Aston Martin Vantage worth $300,000 and has a 5.2 liter AE31 twin-turbocharged V12 engine. Another Aston and Ricciardo's prized possession is a $2.6 million Aston Martin Valkyrie which is powered by a 6.5 liter V12 and produces an astonishing 1100 hp. It can go from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds. However, the most special car for Riccardo is his $7,540 Toyota Hilux which was gifted to him by his parents in 2006.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong><b>Daniel Ricciardo: Endorsements</b></strong></h2>
The Australian driver has been <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://danielricciardo.com/partners/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sponsored by</a> the likes of Go Pro, Blue Coast, Puma, Amazon, and more.

Ricciardo has also been sponsored by carsales.com, a website that is primarily used for vehicle classifieds. Recently, Ricciardo extended his contract with car sales for two more years. Since 2017, Ricciardo has been teaming up with the premium hat company Melin to release a line of hats resulting from a collaboration between Daniel and Melin.

Ricciardo has <a href="https://www.danielricciardo.com/partners" target="_blank" rel="noopener">partnerships across various fields</a>, such as gaming, telecommunications, cryptocurrency, music, and wine. Brands he has partnered with include EA Sports, Optus, crypto exchange OKX, Beats, and St. Hugo vinery.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Daniel Ricciardo: Foundation and Charity Work</strong></h2>
Ricciardo is an ambassador for the Red Bull-backed <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2016/04/daniel-ricciardo-attend-wings-life-world-run-2016/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wings for Life</a> Foundation. He even <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/daniel-ricciardo-s-aston-goes-under-the-hammer-117671" target="_blank" rel="noopener">auctioned off</a> his Aston Martin V8 Vantage for charity. The proceeds went to the Racing for MNDi Foundation. Racing for MNDi Foundation funds research into the inherited form of Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Following the horrific bushfires that left Australia reeling, Daniel Ricciardo <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-driver-daniel-ricciardo-appeals-to-the-world-to-pray-and-donate-for-australian-wildfires/" target="_self" rel="noopener">donated</a> an unspecified amount to the Australian Red Cross and WIRES wildlife rescue. Furthermore, the Perth native revealed that he would be <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7854643/Australia-suffering-Formula-One-star-Daniel-Ricciardo-raffle-race-suit-bushfires.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">auctioning</a> his race suit to raise money for charitable causes. He has also partnered with Save The Children.

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">How to contact Daniel Ricciardo?</h2>
Interested parties can reach out to Daniel Ricciardo through his <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://danielricciardo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">official website</a>.

For business and media inquiries, one can send an email to ricciardo3@caa.com

Apart from these methods, fans can contact Ricciardo through his multiple social media accounts. The Australian driver is particularly active on <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/danielricciardo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> and <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/danielricciardo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>. Additionally, Ricciardo also uses <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/DanielRicciardo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> and <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23P0g2Vt4o6qt5dglgOGKQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>.
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<td>Date of Birth</td>
<td>July 1, 1989</td>
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<td>Marital Status</td>
<td>Single</td>
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<td>Residence</td>
<td>Monaco, Perth</td>
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<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Australian</td>
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<tr>
<td>Team</td>
<td>AlphaTauri</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>Go Pro, Blue Coast, Puma, Stance Socks, Amazon</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Championships</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Annual Salary</td>
<td>$15 million (2020)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$50 million</td>
</tr>
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<td>Birthday</td>
<td>1st July</td>
</tr>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>1.78m</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>White</td>
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<td>Races Won</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
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<td>Podiums</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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