Daniel Ricciardo took the checkered flag at the Italian Grand Prix after overtaking Max Verstappen for the lead from the very start. He was over the moon and expressed his emotions on the team radio.

The Aussie’s gotten a podium finish under his belt after a prolonged period, and even more so for a race win. He was ecstatic on the team radio as soon as he crossed the line and expressed his joy on the team radio.

Daniel Ricciardo was overjoyed after taking the win at Monza

The Australian’s last win was at the infamous Monaco Grand Prix back in 2018. Since then, Ricciardo hasn’t achieved a victory, and has been struggling ever since he moved to McLaren for this season.

However, at the Italian Grand Prix, he proved his doubters wrong after crossing the line in first place.

He came on the team radio and said, “Deep down, I knew this was going to come. So thanks, thanks for having my back, and for anyone who thought I left… I never left. Just moved aside for a while. Thanks, guys.”

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Ricciardo takes home maximum points from Monza

Danny started the race in second place, behind his former Red Bull teammate, Max Verstappen. Hence, the McLaren driver was optimistic about bagging his first podium for the Woking-based outfit.

The 32-year-old was true to his word; as soon as the lights went out, he stole the lead from the Red Bull driver. He saw himself take the checkered flag and the fastest lap, taking home 26 points from the main race on Sunday.

Now, with a week off, Daniel will head into the Russian Grand Prix with his head held high. Can he repeat the heroics of Monza at Sochi? Let us know in the comments below.

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