EXCLUSIVE: 'He embraced the series' – How 'charismatic' Ricciardo took on a starring role in Drive To Survive

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With countless wheel-to-wheel battles, bold overtakes and hilarious moments in the paddock to choose from over the years, Daniel Ricciardo left an indelible mark on Formula 1. But he also played his part in bringing a legion of new fans to the sport as one of the most prominent characters in Netflix's blockbuster Drive To Survive series. Following the news of his RB exit, F1.com sat down with Executive Producer James Gay-Rees to look back on the memorable journey…

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