“Here Is the Legend”: Daniel Ricciardo Unveils the Man Behind ‘Daren’ F1 Saga

Sunday’s Grand Prix is one of the most hectic days for the driver and his race engineer. Therefore, it is understandable when there is slip of the tongue, and get each other’s name wrong. Well, that’s been going on at McLaren this season, where Daniel Ricciardo has been called Daren Stanley, the team’s strategist. Hence, this has the Australian the perfect opportunity to clear the confusion and have a laugh at the same time.

Ricciardo has a laugh at the “Daren” saga

In the build-up to the British Grand Prix this Sunday at Silverstone; the 32-year-old wanted to clear the confusion about the names, so that there isn’t any mishap during the course of the race.

The Australian stood next to the F1 strategist but had their names swapped in the picture to have a laugh at the times, as they have been mistaken for each other.

The McLaren driver wrote, “Daren on the right.. wait. Even I’m confused now. Anyways, here is the legend that is Daren.” 

The Woking-based squad responded to the Instagram post saying, “Two legends right here.”

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The Daniel-Darren saga occurred at the Styrian Grand Prix

As Ricciardo was zipping around the Red Bull Ring at the Styrian Grand Prix. He was called into the pits, but in the heat of the moment, his race engineer confused between the F1 strategist with the 7-time Grand Prix winner.

He was told, “Box Daren… Daniel Box,” Ricciardo responded, “Box confirmed.” But it didn’t end there as, his race engineer got confused again said, “Daren pit lane.”

However, the race did end in disappointment, as Daniel crossed the line in thirteenth place and failed to bag any points for the papaya team.

Now, as he prepares himself for the British GP, starting the race in sixth place. He will not be hoping to score points for the team and help the team make an impact in the constructor’s standings, but will also hope that the Daniel-Daren saga is finally put to rest.

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