Love on the fast lane, speed, thrills, and… superstitions? Sounds like an F1 pit stop, doesn’t it? Like many athletes, Daniel Ricciardo had a certain superstition. He adhered to a self-imposed ‘s*x ban’ during the racing season, a common practice amongst competitors in various sports. It’s an old wives’ tale that such abstinence enhances performance on the field, or in this case, the track. But guess what? Ricciardo crushed that superstition into a million little bits, and who do we have to thank for that? You got it, Heidi Berger!
Daniel Ricciardo’s life has been quite a roller-coaster ride. From his days as a test driver for Toro Rosso to filling the big shoes left by Mark Webber at Red Bull, Ricciardo’s journey in F1 has been a testament to his grit and determination. Even after his surprising exit from McLaren and an abrupt shift to AlphaTauri, replacing the sacked Nyck De Vries, Ricciardo has managed to keep his spirits high and steering steady. Last year, when he was dropped by his team, it was Berger, his rock, who held him together.
Daniel Ricciardo’s journey in Formula 1 has been anything but smooth. From his early days as a test driver for Toro Rosso, stepping up to replace Mark Webber at Red Bull, to his shocking departure from McLaren and unexpected move to AlphaTauri, where he took over for the dismissed Nyck De Vries, Ricciardo’s career has been a testament to his resilience and determination. Throughout these ups and downs, Ricciardo maintained a unique superstition: a self-imposed ‘s*x ban’ during the racing season, believing it might boost his performance on the track. However, he ultimately let go of this superstition, thanks to the influence of Heidi Berger.
