When you spend time working on something for a time period, and then it doesn't correlate, it decreases in your motivation. Daniel Ricciardo More Quotes by Daniel Ricciardo More Quotes From Daniel Ricciardo Being an F1 driver is a crazy job but not what everyone expects. My year consists of 20% driving and 80% media, marketing, and travel. Daniel Ricciardo jobdrivingcrazytravel I do a bit of Brazilian ju-jitsu when I can. I like a bit of that. Daniel Ricciardo brazilianbitlikei-can When I came into Red Bull, everyone thought, 'He's just the happy, nice guy; he's fast, but he can't race hard with these top guys.' That was a reputation I had to dismiss. Daniel Ricciardo thoughtreputationredhappy 2014 is a year I'll remember for a long time - it was definitely a breakthrough in my mind as well. Standing on the top step of the podium a few times was icing on the cake. Daniel Ricciardo cakemindtimelong I enjoy being outdoors, hanging out with friends, and maybe snapping the neck off a couple of beers. Daniel Ricciardo hangingbeingfriendsenjoy I've never really been too fussed about the kind of teammate I have. Daniel Ricciardo aboutneverteammatekind In World Series, everything is a bit slower than F1. But each time I sit in the car, whether it is World Series or F1, once I am in the cockpit, I am mentally prepared for what the car is. I don't have to physically drive it to remember what it is doing. Daniel Ricciardo i-amcartimeworld I was fascinated by racing as a kid, but no way would I have thought I'd make it into Formula One from here, from being from Perth, racing on little local go-kart tracks, you know. Daniel Ricciardo thoughtyouracingway I know what I want, and the performance side is more important than ticking the money box. Daniel Ricciardo performanceknowmoneyimportant Having the chance to be able to fight for something really meaningful - races, championships - that's the absolute priority. Daniel Ricciardo havingsomethingfightchance Overtaking is nearly as fun as winning races. The rush you get from it is awesome. Daniel Ricciardo awesomeyouwinningfun I try to send out a good message - I sometimes get asked for advice for leaving home and trying to 'make it' overseas. I would always say think long term, and think bigger picture: make the sacrifice. Daniel Ricciardo goodsacrificehomelong
