Daniel Ricciardo called his strong support at the Australian Grand Prix "kind of overwhelming", but said it gave him extra motivation to become the race's first Aussie winner in 37 years. Alan Jones was the last Australian to win his home Grand Prix in 1980
Daniel Ricciardo. Pic/AFP
Melbourne: Daniel Ricciardo called his strong support at the Australian Grand Prix "kind of overwhelming", but said it gave him extra motivation to become the race's first Aussie winner in 37 years. Alan Jones was the last Australian to win his home Grand Prix in 1980.
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"It's not a weight on my shoulders," Ricciardo said. "It means more work. This week is the busiest F1 week of the year for me. But it's kind of overwhelming. I'm surprised so many people are getting behind me and the event... it won't last forever," Ricciardo said.
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