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Danny Ric enjoys a shoey on The Daily Show

Just a week before F1 revs up and kicks into gear for Miami's long-awaited inaugural Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo stopped by Trevor Noah's Daily Show on his way to Florida's Magic City.

It was the McLaren's driver's second visit to Comedy Central's popular satirical news show, and its host went out of his way to make Ricciardo feel at perfectly at home by toasting to the Aussie's good fortune with a signature 'shoey'.

"I normally don’t do this unless I’ve won," said Ricciardo. "Least the shoes weren’t worn this time!" added the eight-time Grand Prix winner.

The Honey Badger's many fans hope the gesture was a dry run before next week's race where a Ricciardo win and shoey wouldn't be a bad way to kick off Miami's story with Formula 1.

 

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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