Daniel Ricciardo jubilant after ‘awesome’ victory at Canada GP

The Guardian

Australian driver takes first F1 victory‘He’s exceeded all of his expectations’

Daniel Ricciardo spoke of his unreal emotions after becoming just the fourth driver from Australia to win a Formula One grand prix, earning his place alongside Sir Jack Brabham, Alan Jones and his predecessor at Red Bull, Mark Webber.

"When you see athletes have their first big achievement and they say they can’t describe their feelings, it’s true, because you dream of it and it’s not often a dream comes true," Ricciardo said after winning the Canadian Grand Prix. "You dream of standing on that podium and seeing all those faces looking at you and when it happens, it’s a bit unreal. It’s awesome."

What a day. Such an amazing feeling. Have had loads of messages so thanks for all the love. Gonna enjoy this one pic.twitter.com/S6UMG8A4yC

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