Australia honors Daniel Ricciardo
McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo has been made a member of the Australian Order. This distinction rewards the achievements of the latest winner of the Italian Grand Prix, both on and off the track.
After Lewis Hamilton in late December, another active Formula 1 driver has been honored by his country. Daniel Ricciardo has been made a member of the Australian Order in a ceremony organized by the Governor-General of the country.
This accolade rewards both the sporting achievements of the Perth-born native and his involvement in charitable activities. Ricciardo, for example, is an ambassador for the organization Save The Children, which works towards children’s education worldwide.
The man with 8 victories and 32 podiums to date is not the first Australian Formula 1 driver to be honored in this way. He follows in the footsteps of the triple world champion Jack Brabham and Mark Webber.
