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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – DECEMBER 14: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren F1 and Pato O’Ward of Mexico and McLaren F1 talk in the garage during Formula 1 testing at Yas Marina Circuit on December 14, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – DECEMBER 14: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren F1 and Pato O’Ward of Mexico and McLaren F1 talk in the garage during Formula 1 testing at Yas Marina Circuit on December 14, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
It’s F1 launch season and the latest to join the scene is McLaren star Daniel Ricciardo. The Aussie driver took to social media on Thursday to unveil his 2022 Helmet. “The Honey Badger” will head into his second season with the team donning a peach-colored headgear. It’s a complete shift in the base color, and it looks surreal.
The all-new helmet has a phrase that is close to Ricciardo’s heart, “present momentum”. The 2021 season was a tough one for the Aussie. The multiple Grand Prix winner had a hard time adjusting to the MCL35M through most of the season. Apart from a race win in Monza, he found himself mostly stuck in the mid-field.
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However, he will look to make a stronger comeback this season but as this message displayed, he wants to be present in the moment instead of getting caught up in the future. Ricciardo has been training hard for this season, and with new regulations sweeping over, there is no limit to how high he can fly.
Ricciardo’s helmet will make a nice blend with the Papaya color-themed McLaren, though they are yet to reveal what the 2022 livery looks like. Expectedly, the fans went into a frenzy as he dropped the new unveiling clip.
Fans react to the 2022 F1 helmet of Daniel Ricciardo
After Max Verstappen revealed this helmet earlier this month, Ricciardo is causing waves with his new headgear as well. The relentless, strong-headed McLaren man is among the most stylish and loved characters on the grid. Any update from his personal or professional life invites reactions from millions of F1 fans.
Expectedly, when he launched his helmet for the 2022 season, a sea of positive, exciting, and funny reactions followed. Let’s take a look at some of them.
Color coordination Team? pic.twitter.com/iDuE3i1vht
— The Racing Circus – Daily? (@circus_racing) February 10, 2022
better every year tbh be honest
— joe | spi (@spi_nes_cent) February 11, 2022
Love it. Its the always the best Helmet Livery on the track.🧡🧡🧡🔥🔥
— Lena (@lenif1_599) February 10, 2022
I need a Present Momentum Cap now
— Angel Losada Fortes (@alosadafo) February 11, 2022
looks like a winning lid 🧡
— jo (@hiddlesolo) February 10, 2022
it is an absolute dream of a helmet
— cas (@riccnation) February 10, 2022
Nice Mr. horney Badger! 👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/JvBfoQK6RR
— TheShowOfPanda (@TheShowOfPanda) February 10, 2022
Daniel signing his mini helmets like: pic.twitter.com/IsSp6lxKeW
— Isabel🏎✨ (@Formula_Isabel) February 10, 2022
daniel avocado looking good
— bella³ (@danielshoey) February 10, 2022
The Redemption
— Lou ♤ (@loumnandi) February 10, 2022
Now, we are heading closer to the pre-season testing scheduled later this month. As the new regulations take over, fans are expecting some sort of shift in the power dynamics on the grid. Where do you see Daniel Ricciardo finishing in the drivers’ standings at the end of 2022? Tell us your predictions in the comments below.
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