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Ricciardo used 'nice guy' reputation to dummy rivals on track
Daniel Ricciardo says he used his unassuming "nice guy" reputation in the early part of his career to surprise his rivals on the track. After a maiden season with HRt and two formative years with Toro Rosso, Ricciardo was promoted to Red Bull Racing in 2014 to race alongside four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel. The Aussie's broad smile and cheerful personality quickly became his trademark traits. But it was also a "nice guy" persona that his rivals felt could easily be exploited in the ruthless world of F1. But Ricciardo eventually turned the tables on those that judged him in that light. Quick Ricciardo says Renault is 'nearly there' "At first I felt other...
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