Three years ago, Red Bull organised a giant barbecue ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix to celebrate Daniel Ricciardo’s Toro Rosso debut. The then 22-year-old had joined fellow countryman Mark Webber for a typical Australian get-together on the beach. Tasty.

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