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Daniel Ricciardo Takes the McLaren GT for a Not So Casual Ride With Stunning Shots

In a new video, Daniel Ricciardo takes us on a thrilling, not so casual ride, giving us a glimpse of what it’s like to be driving alongside him.
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Photo: Instagram / Daniel Ricciardo
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The F1 driver is still on a high after a magnificent win at the Italian Grand Prix, after Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen crashed out on lap 26, giving McLaren its first win since 2012. It’s no small feat, and Ricciardo is just getting started. The driver had mentioned that he had “fallen out of love with F1” prior to his win.

But the victory in Monza must have changed his mind. He is now more excited than ever, and he’s giving us a glimpse of the life in the fast lane as he drives a McLaren GT through the canyons in a partnership with GoPro, sharing amazing shots of his “not so casual drive.” Ricciardo shared the video on his Instagram, claiming he’s “letting [his] hair down in the canyons.

Let’s talk about the car, though. The McLaren GT that he's driving along the winding roads is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 which generates 612 horsepower (620 ps) with 465 lb-ft (630 Nm) of torque, paired up with a seven-speed automatic transmission. The company claims it can sprint from 0-62 mph (100 kph) in 3.2 seconds, and 0-124 mph (200kph) are achieved in 9 seconds. Its top speed is as impressive as you’d expect – 203 mph (326 kph).

Previously, Ricciardo paired up with McLaren for a test drive for the 2021 Artura hybrid supercar, and he praised the internal combustion engine, saying that it “sounds so good.” This model features a carbon lightweight architecture and a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 assisted by an electric motor, boasting a combined 670 hp (680 ps / 500 kW) and 531 lb-ft (720 Nm) of torque. The model has a starting price of $254,548.

A fan account for Daniel Ricciardo called danriccloset claims the Aussie driver treated himself with the McLaren GT after his amazing win at Monza, but there’s been no confirmation that he owns the vehicle. The supercar has a starting price of $213,000, and it would surely look good in Ricciardo's collection.



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Imagine a Wenn diagram for cars and celebrities. At the intersection you'll find Monica, putting her passion for these fields and English-Spanish double major to work. She's been doing for the past seven years, most recently at autoevolution.
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