The drivers

Daniel Ricciardo is an Australian driver who began his racing career in Europe. After participating in Formula Renault Italy, he made his big breakthrough in 2008, winning the Formula Renault West European Cup. For 2009 Daniel moved up a class to race in the British Formula 3 Championship and quickly proved his talent. In a spectacular season, the young driver realised seven wins, six pole positions and thirteen podium finishes in total, which secured him the title with two rounds to go.

His F3 success earned him a berth at the end-of-season F1 test for rookies at Jerez. His talent earned him the role as test and reserve driver for Scuderia Toro Rosso and Red Bull Racing in 2010, while he also found time to take the silver medal position in the Renault 3.5 Championship.

In 2011, the Australian was confirmed as Toro Rosso’s test and reserve driver for the season, and would take part in the first free practice session of each race weekend. At the end of June 2011, Ricciardo signed with Hispania Racing, replacing Karthikeyan for the remaining races of the 2011 season, except the Indian Grand Prix.  At the end of the season, Daniel was confirmed as a full time race driver for Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2012. This year he will compete again for Scuderia Toro Rosso alongside Frenchman Jean-Éric Vergne.