Daniel Ricciardo was surprised to be joined by race winner Lewis Hamilton in a celebratory podium champagne 'shoey' on Sunday after the Australian finished third in Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Daniel Ricciardo enjoyed a strong showing in 2020 and while reluctant to do so, he was willing to give himself a pat on the back for his efforts by naming himself the best driver of the season. Daniel Ricciardo feels he is already settling into his new surroundings at McLaren quicker than he did during his previous Formula 1 team change to Renault.. Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton joined Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo for his customary ‘shoey’ celebration – but winced in disgust after taking a sip. It turns out Formula 1 podiums are like buses for Daniel Ricciardo, who waited ages for his first with Renault before a second followed just three weeks later, here at Imola – where he shared an unexpected 'shoey' with Lewis Hamilton. Daniel Ricciardo's third place in Sunday's Eifel Grand Prix was a long time in the making for Renault. Daniel Ricciardo Ricciardo misses 'shoey' celebration. Renault Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo described Emilia Romagna Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton sharing his shoey gesture on the Imola podium as 'majestic' Martin Macdonald Tuesday 25 february 2020 15:36 Daniel Ricciardo admits the early signs for his 2020 Renault challenging car are good, but that success to him means drinking champagne out of his sweaty boot to celebrate a race win. Daniel Ricciardo’s first podium finish for Renault comes with a special bonus for the Australian driver. In the excitement of his first top-three finish since he won the Monaco Grand Prix for Redbull in 2018, the 31-year-old accidentally overlooked his opportunity to drink his celebratory champagne from his shoe. Ricciardo and Renault’s Cyril Abiteboul had a wager that the team principal would have to be tattooed with a design of the driver’s choice if he could finish in the top three of a race this season. Daniel Ricciardo Ricciardo misses 'shoey' celebration. Daniel Ricciardo has claimed to feeling more comfortable after a race with McLaren than in past years with Renault and Red Bull. But whatever happens, Ricciardo is sure to keep on smiling. Proud West Aussie Daniel Ricciardo has celebrated his first podium finish for Renault with a trademark shoey - but only after forgetting the signature move on stage. Ricciardo joined … Ricciardo's move comes as several drivers make high-profile team switches. Indeed, since the Belgian Grand Prix at the end of August, only the two Mercedes drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, have scored more world championship points than Ricciardo. While streaming on Twitch, Lando said that he’ll be open to participate in Ricciardo’s podium tradition, ‘the shoey.’ MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Renault Sport F1 smiles at the livery launch of the Renault Sport Formula One Team RS20 during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia. Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo on the podium. “I mean I don’t really like champagne as it is, but it definitely tastes worse. Ricciardo’s podium finish, his first since he won the Monaco Grand Prix for Red Bull in May, 2018, has been on the cards for a couple of months, with Renault enjoying a strong run in recent races. Ads Ricciardo, 31, forgot to perform his iconic podium move – which involves him drinking champagne from his shoe – after finishing third at Germany ‘s Eifel Grand Prix last month. Credit: Getty. Daniel Ricciardo Renault F1 Team # danielricciardo # ricciardo # dr3 # honeybadger # renaultsport # renault # f1team # renaultf1 # infinitimsport # bp # formula1 # formulaone # formel1 # formule1 # f1 # danielricciardoseries # f1racing # f1season # showrun # aussie # legend # racer # shoey # straya # howyagoin # joker # getitgurl Ricciardo was surprised to be joined by Hamilton in a celebratory podium champagne "shoey". His latest chapter with Renault’s works team has brought fresh challenges for the Perth pilot as he chases his dream of following Jack Brabham and Alan Jones as the next world champion from Down Under. Daniel Ricciardo says leaving Renault to join McLaren next season was "by no means an easy decision". Daniel Ricciardo’s podium at the Eifel Grand Prix ended nine-years of pain for Renault but it was a bet the Aussie had with his boss that had tongues wagging. Daniel Ricciardo Renault F1 Team # danielricciardo # ricciardo # dr3 # honeybadger # renaultsport # renault # f1team # renaultf1 # infinitimsport # bp # formula1 # formulaone # formel1 # formule1 # f1 # danielricciardoseries # f1racing # f1season # showrun # aussie # legend # racer # shoey # straya # howyagoin # joker # getitgurl “It definitely didn’t taste great,” added the Briton, a face mask covering any grimace. (Getty) "I made a big point to get back on the podium (in 2020) and I did that. Back to all videos. “If the sparkling wine is cold, then it tastes good. BOTTOMS UP A post shared by Daniel Ricciardo (@danielricciardo) on Oct 11, 2020 at 8:59am PDT. View this post on Instagram . Daniel Ricciardo admits he's desperate to pull off his first 'shoey' celebration as a Renault driver and put a disappointing 2019 Formula One campaign behind him. Daniel Ricciardo was surprised to be joined by race winner Lewis Hamilton in a celebratory podium champagne 'shoey' on Sunday after the Australian finished third in Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The French team dropped from fourth to fifth on last year's constructors' championship despite the high-profile signing of Ricciardo, who failed to add to the seven GP wins he achieved as Red Bull driver. Daniel Ricciardo driving his Renault at the 2020 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi. Daniel Ricciardo celebrated his first Renault Formula One podium on Sunday with a private champagne "shoey" while pondering what kind of tattoo to inflict on team boss Cyril Abiteboul. And in 2020 he faces a highly-rated new team mate in the form of Esteban Ocon. Daniel Joseph Ricciardo (/ r ɪ ˈ k ɑːr d oʊ / "Ricardo"; born 1 July 1989) is an Italian-Australian racing driver who is currently competing in Formula One, under the Australian flag, for McLaren.He made his debut at the 2011 British Grand Prix with the HRT team as part of a deal with Red Bull Racing, for whom he was test driving under its sister team Scuderia Toro Rosso.Ricciardo’s driver number is 3. Australian Daniel Ricciardo finished third for Renault, his second podium of the season. News. Lewis Hamilton drinks a shoey with Daniel Ricciardo on the Imola podium. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton joked that the 'shoey' he shared with Renault's Daniel Ricciardo tasted like "toe jam" but revealed the moment was worth it because the Australian's mother now thinks he is "a good sport".. Ricciardo took his second podium of the season at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and marked the occasion with his trademark celebration - something he forgot to do … He now gets to choose a tattoo for his boss. Hamilton said it had tasted like ‘toe jam’. “Holyyyyy… mac … Daniel Ricciardo says he feels happier leaving a successful Renault than a struggling one after securing the French manufacturer's first Formula One podium since 2010. Daniel Ricciardo’s first podium finish for Renault comes with a special bonus: he gets to choose a tattoo for his boss after he downed a pint of whatever to perform a shoey in the ‘safety’ of his motorhome after the podium ceremony. The … Daniel Ricciardo celebrated his first Renault Formula One podium on Sunday with a private champagne 'shoey' while pondering what kind of tattoo to inflict on team boss Cyril Abiteboul. But what’s positive is that Daniel’s mum thinks I was a good sport, so I’m grateful for that.” Ricciardo’s first podium for … (Photo by Bryn Lennon – Formula … 01 Nov 2020 Daniel Ricciardo: Sharing shoey with Hamilton was 'majestic' Renault's Daniel Ricciardo, who finished in P3 at the 2020 Formula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, says sharing a 'shoey' celebration with Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton on the Imola podium was "majestic." Following the conclusion of the 2018 season, Ricciardo … He now gets to choose a tattoo for his boss. Better late than never. Despite being the team that endured more upheaval than others over the winter in taking on a new power unit and driver, McLaren appears to be leading the midfield pack behind frontrunning duo Mercedes and Red Bull following the opening race in Bahrain. If it’s warm then you might get the sweat through it but the cold taste kills the bad stuff … so it’s delicious” – This is what Daniel Ricciardo describes the epic shoey as. 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