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Daniel Ricciardo’s iconic celebration returns as F1 star matches victory record
Daniel Ricciardo’s famous F1 podium celebration, the ‘shoey’, made a return at Silverstone last weekend, much to the dismay of McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Norris claimed his first British Grand Prix victory, leading to yet another McLaren one-two finish for the season. Despite facing a time penalty, Piastri was also on the podium.
This win marked Norris’ eighth grand prix victory, tying him with Ricciardo. With Ricciardo’s uncertain future in the sport and Norris’ growing success, it seems likely the younger driver will surpass his ex-teammate’s record. Ricciardo’s ‘shoey’ tradition was continued by Norris and Piastri at Silverstone, although Ricciardo himself was not present.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown also joined in the celebration, as the trio drank champagne from their shoes and tossed them into the crowd. The ‘shoey’ celebration was first introduced by Ricciardo in 2016 at the German GP and has since become a popular tradition in F1, with various personalities taking part. Norris, despite having done a ‘shoey’ before, still showed his aversion to the act at Silverstone.
