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Ricciardo: Happier if I crash by trying than not trying

Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo has revealed his mindset when he negotiates jaw-dropping overtake manoeuvres as he seeks to become the first Aussie to win his home race since it became part of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1985. Speaking ahead of the 2018 season opener, Ricciardo revealed to The Guardian, “In the end, you have to just pull the trigger, Trust the car, trust the brakes, just go.' 'It is a calculated but fearless approach – I am going to try and if it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work. I will be happier if I crash by trying than not trying and running around behind the same guy for 70 laps.” Ricciardo's broad smile disguises his steely resolve and ambitions as...
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