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When your schedule is crammed with travel, Grand Prix weekends, sponsor obligations, and a demanding training schedule, there isn’t much time left for hobbies. However, when it’s the off-season, drivers can be seen engaging in activities they enjoy. In a similar way, thrill seeker Daniel Ricciardo was spotted taking part in a terrifying experience that has gone viral online.

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Daniel Ricciardo is well known for preferring adventures to spending time at home, ideally in front of a television. The Honey Badger just shared a post in which he was seen riding a mountain bike. Previously, the Australian had shown keen interest in motorbikes and has also talked about having a trip across America on a motorbike.

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The caption of Daniel’s IG post read, “A lot less horsepower. A lot scary.”

The caption suggests that being an F1 driver seems much easier to Daniel Ricciardo compared to operating a motorcycle with significantly less power.

Aside from Formula 1, Ricciardo has always had a soft spot for other sports. He has expressed his desire to drive a NASCAR vehicle, and now he can be seen risking injury while operating a bike. However, for fans, their favorite driver is simply too good in every appearance.

Epic motorcycle stunt by Daniel Ricciardo sends Instagram users into a frenzy

Daniel Ricciardo posted a video that drove his followers bonkers. Fans flooded Instagram with their love and, not to mention, some concerns for the Honey Badger. People adore the exuberant Australian style of dirt bike riding.

“Hops on a bike+ becomes Daniel ‘Danger’ Ricciardo.”

“He’s on X games more.”

“This warms my heart.”

“We need more pit bike action Daniel.”

“The flying Honey Badger.”

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“Daniel really woke up and said “doesn’t matter if I break a leg now.”

“This is a lot more difficult than people think. It’s actually quite hard work by the end of a day riding dirt bikes. Not like cruising around in an F1 car which is basically a holiday.”

“@redbull already gave you wings?”

“Try to activate DRS before entry jump.”

“Just Danny Ric doing Danny Ric things.”

“King of late breaking of course.”

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In order to refuel and make a successful comeback in the season 2024, Danny Ric is leaving nothing behind. Although Red Bull promotional events allow fans to have a sight of the Honey Badger, will we also see him driving Red Bull’s 2023 car?

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Aditya Srivastava is an F1 writer at EssentiallySports with over two years of writing experience. He developed a keen interest in the sport after the unforgettable Abu Dhabi 2021 race. As a graduate of a premier institute, Aditya is committed to producing high-quality content that is engaging, informative, and accurate.

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