Daniel Ricciardo has lengthy been thought-about one in every of Australia’s favorite athletes. From his signature smile and unwavering constructive outlook to his relentless pace in a Method 1 automobile, Ricciardo’s inventory has continued to rise again house and performs on the worldwide stage.
The Perth native has been driving in Method 1 for greater than a decade; affectionately generally known as ‘the Honey Badger’, Ricciardo started making a reputation for himself early on in his profession throughout the Pink Bull Racing household, incomes his first drive with Toro Rosso.
Ricciardo has since loved an illustrious profession on the pinnacle of motorsport, profitable eight Grand Prix races throughout his time in Method 1.
And now, as we put together to move into this season’s most anticipated racing weekend, the AlphaTauri driver has been garnering some renewed curiosity from A-Listers and celebrities, who for the previous couple of months, have been calling Las Vegas house.
On 29 September 2023, the enduring Irish rock band, U2, took centre stage for the opening night time of Las Vegas’ newest attraction; The MSG Sphere.
The brainchild of Madison Sq. Backyard Leisure and its billionaire CEO James Dolan, the MSG Sphere is a sports activities and stay occasion house like no different, and it’s been U2’s house for the venue’s first residency.
Talking forward of the inaugural Grand Prix on the finish of this month, Bono, the band’s frontman, was signing off in stylish model because the band take a brief break for the travelling Method 1 convoy to roll into city.
“As I discussed, we’re happening a bit of break after tonight,” the Irish singer mentioned. “We’re giving Las Vegas again to Method One.”
Bono then likened the game of racing to the rock and roll life-style and sought similarities together with his bandmates and among the drivers that make up the Method 1 grid.
“One of many 4 nice issues out of Holland – on the drums, Max Verstappen!” Bono mentioned of drummer Larry Mullen Jr. “On the bass, essentially the most elegant man on the circuit. Who’s it, who’s it? Lewis Hamilton on the bass. On guitar, the Monaco mannequin himself, Charles Leclerc.”
“I’m at house with nation music and metallic and I’m the appropriate particular person to deliver peace between Method One and NASCAR – on vocals, Daniel Ricciardo,” the Irishman mentioned, clearly favouring the Australian driver above the remainder.
The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix will happen on Sunday 19 November 2023 at 5PM AEST.
