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Formula One fans are understandably very passionate about their favourite drivers. The same can be said of fans supporting drivers from their own turf. This kind of adoration was seen when Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo briefly took pole at the 2014 Australian GP.

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The Perth driver was chasing Nico Rosberg’s provisional pole time with the majority of fans egging him on. So, when he crossed the finish line to take provisional pole, the roar of the crowd was deafening and enough to drown out the sound of the cars themselves.

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However, when Lewis Hamilton snatched pole, there was another cheer, but probably ot as loud as the reception Ricciardo got.

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Dhruv George

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Dhruv George is EssentiallySports’ foremost authority on motorsport and a founding member of the outlet’s NASCAR desk. A Journalism graduate fluent in English and French, he brings over eight years of motorsports journalism experience covering everything from high-octane NASCAR battles to the finesse of Formula 1 and MotoGP. His extensive paddock access has earned him exclusive interviews with top names such as F1’s Pierre Gasly and Moto2’s Tony Arbolino, cementing his reputation as a trusted voice among racing fans. Known for his candid opinions, Dhruv isn’t afraid to tackle contentious officiating calls, most recently defending Joey Logano after the DYL penalty in Phoenix. Before focusing on NASCAR as a Senior Writer, Dhruv contributed extensively to EssentiallySports’ coverage of F1 and NASCAR, building a versatile and impactful sports portfolio.

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