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After Years of Trying, Daniel Ricciardo Finally Gets A Response From Pierre Gasly While Fans Mourn the End of An Era

Published 11/18/2022, 4:30 AM EST

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Nowadays, we come across a lot of instances of drivers mingling with each other in this cut-throat business of Formula 1. We even witnessed all drivers catching up for a Sebastian Vettel farewell dinner. This is just one of many instances of wholesome moments between the drivers. One common feature on the grid is Daniel Ricciardo shouting Pierre Gasly’s name in his unique manner.

The good-hearted Australian is the comedian of the gird. His contagious smile and constant banter with the drivers on the grid is what makes him such a likable personality. One constant in Ricciardo’s arsenal of inside jokes with the drivers on the grid is announcing Pierre Gasly.

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We have seen on multiple occasions and during interviews Ricciardo shouting “Piiiierreee Gassssly” whenever he spots the Frenchman. This is a common theme between the two for quite some time now.

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However, probably for the first time, we have witnessed the outgoing AlphaTauri man return the favor. Gasly, while walking on the Yas Marina Circuit, spotted the McLaren man. As soon as he spotted Ricciardo, Gasly announced, “Danieeeel Ricciardooo”. The Australian isn’t one to back out and instantly announced his name with a chuckle. Gasly ended the interaction with “love you” and a heart gesture with his hands.

WATCH: Daniel Ricciardo Revives Long-Standing Pierre Gasly Tradition With French GP Fans

If there were doubts about how the dinner in Abu Dhabi went, this should clear all doubts. The wholesome moment captured on Canal+ made its way to Twitter as well.

Fans react to the wholesome moment between Daniel Ricciardo and Pierre Gasly

The fans did not miss this wholesome moment between the drivers’ thanks to Canal+ and instantly took to Twitter to share their reactions.

The bromance is also making fans think about the sad reality. The reality of Ricciardo leaving the grid.

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Some fans are also reminiscing on the fact Ricciardo will not be able to continue this banter with Gasly. Moreover, the Australian has the same dynamic with Nico Hulkenberg, who will re-join the grid in 2023. We won’t be hearing the Gasly and Hulkenberg chants in the next season.

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Pierre Gasly granted a fan’s wish by making Ricciardo sing his name one more time before he leaves the paddock. Will we see Ricciardo continue this tradition once more in 2024?

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Mahim Suhalka

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Mahim Suhalka is an F1 Author at EssentiallySports. This Sports Management post-graduate is an ardent supporter of the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team and their lead driver, Lewis Hamilton. The fact that Lewis dominated one of the most expensive sports in the world for all these years, despite his humble beginnings, has been a huge inspiration for Mahim and has made him a tenured fan of the competitive sport itself.
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Ajinkya Aswale