“Not bad for a number 3 driver” – Fans react as Daniel Ricciardo is set to be on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Daniel Ricciardo is set to guest on the show just one day prior to Red Bull's 2023 F1 car launch.
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Daniel Ricciardo and Stephen Colbert
Daniel Ricciardo is a widely respected F1 driver. Millions of fans cherish Daniel and his witty personality. However, recently Ricciardo has been through a rough patch. Danny Ric was ousted by McLaren at the end of the 2022 season after two dismal years. Subsequently, Daniel took up a marketing-centric reserve role at Red Bull Racing this year. Ricciardo aims to enjoy his time away from the hectic F1 season before making a comeback on the grid.
It seems that Daniel Ricciardo is truly going to have fun away from F1. As the Australian driver goes on TV in the United States. Ricciardo will be making an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on the 2nd of February. The 33-year-old will be accompanied by American actor, Connie Britton. Certainly, a great opportunity for Daniel to have a relaxed time and provide fans with some hilarious moments.
This appearance will surely bring in millions of F1 fans to watch Stephen Colbert’s show on February 2. As viewers tune in to watch their beloved F1 star, Daniel Ricciardo. Danny Ric may have had a slump in the past two seasons after being outperformed by Lando Norris at McLaren. But the Aussie still boasts the credentials of a talented racing driver. Unsurprisingly, Daniel is as hungry as ever to be back in F1 in 2024.
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Fans anticipate Daniel Ricciardo’s appearance on TV
Fans on Reddit were thrilled to hear about Daniel Ricciardo being on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. One fan replied, “Not bad for a number 3 driver!” A reference to Mark Webber‘s famous words after winning the 2010 British Grand Prix. While another user speculated the reason behind Daniel’s appearance on the show. The fan said, “He’s probably there partly to promote the new season of Drive to Survive which comes out in February too..”
On the other hand, a fan seemed disappointed with Daniel Ricciardo‘s decision to be on a TV show instead of racing. The fan commented, “He chose that over driving an F1 car around Bathurst? Not gonna lie I’m judging him a bit here. On the contrary, one user appreciated Ricciardo’s decision as part of the Aussie’s marketing-centric duties at Red Bull. The user stated, “He’s already doing his job.”
Thus, it seems that most fans will be tuning in to watch Daniel Ricciardo on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Of course, Ricciardo will still be a prominent face as he takes on his new role at Red Bull. But such an activity surely helps fans who are still mourning the Aussie’s exit from the sport. As such, many would hope for an entertaining episode considering Daniel’s humorous personality.
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