Daniel Ricciardo
Discussion
Siao said:
Different matter altogether though. Since his talent didn't get him a title, he's done the best he could with the money he earned, like Irvine.
Or he could go down the way of Hunt, Gascoigne or other athletes that threw away what they earned.
Most drivers capable enough to have won races in the last couple of decades or more will have been very, very successful in financial terms, it goes without saying, really. The point is that Coulthard owning a hotel and some houses is not of particular note. He'd trade a house or two to have been a better driver, I reckon, that's the mindset of these kinds of people.Or he could go down the way of Hunt, Gascoigne or other athletes that threw away what they earned.
Hunt had lost a lot of money with bad investments, and famously had his Mercedes 6.9 sitting on bricks, still managed to live in a sizeable property in Wimbledon at the time of his death.
paulguitar said:
C70R said:
Cobracc said:
Australian Coulthard.
You say that like it's a bad thing.I mean, who would want to be a multimillionaire hotel owner, living in Monaco with a string of homes all over the world?
That said doesn't mean you're a failure if you don't get a title. It's hard at the top level in anything and most people don't get there. Also doesn't mean you can be a leader or successful in other aspects of life.
Punditry for one, Coulthard excellent, Di Resta a complete arse, for example.
paulguitar said:
C70R said:
Cobracc said:
Australian Coulthard.
You say that like it's a bad thing.I mean, who would want to be a multimillionaire hotel owner, living in Monaco with a string of homes all over the world?
If you're looking at a 'participation award', I can think of worst ways to live.
paulguitar said:
Siao said:
Different matter altogether though. Since his talent didn't get him a title, he's done the best he could with the money he earned, like Irvine.
Or he could go down the way of Hunt, Gascoigne or other athletes that threw away what they earned.
Most drivers capable enough to have won races in the last couple of decades or more will have been very, very successful in financial terms, it goes without saying, really. The point is that Coulthard owning a hotel and some houses is not of particular note. He'd trade a house or two to have been a better driver, I reckon, that's the mindset of these kinds of people.Or he could go down the way of Hunt, Gascoigne or other athletes that threw away what they earned.
Hunt had lost a lot of money with bad investments, and famously had his Mercedes 6.9 sitting on bricks, still managed to live in a sizeable property in Wimbledon at the time of his death.
So many examples of athletes that had everything and lost it all.
Siao said:
The way I read the original comment ("who would want...") means that they compare these drivers to other people, everyday people. And on that respect, yes, they are doing very well, financially or otherwise. It is of particular note to be famous, recognised by everyone and never have to worry about your finances. Simple as that, you are making my point frankly.
So many examples of athletes that had everything and lost it all.
Fair enough, I may have slightly misread the original comment.So many examples of athletes that had everything and lost it all.
I think the most striking examples of sportsmen who had everything and lost it all are often to be found in boxing. Some amazing stories there.
paulguitar said:
Siao said:
The way I read the original comment ("who would want...") means that they compare these drivers to other people, everyday people. And on that respect, yes, they are doing very well, financially or otherwise. It is of particular note to be famous, recognised by everyone and never have to worry about your finances. Simple as that, you are making my point frankly.
So many examples of athletes that had everything and lost it all.
Fair enough, I may have slightly misread the original comment.So many examples of athletes that had everything and lost it all.
I think the most striking examples of sportsmen who had everything and lost it all are often to be found in boxing. Some amazing stories there.
C70R said:
Hunt was an arrogant, aggressive alcoholic, who beat his wife in front of their children. For some reason, his image has been very carefully managed since his death.
We should all be thankful that more drivers aren't like him.
I'd never heard of the wife-beating accusation, and both of his sons seem to idolize him.We should all be thankful that more drivers aren't like him.
Siao said:
paulguitar said:
Siao said:
Different matter altogether though. Since his talent didn't get him a title, he's done the best he could with the money he earned, like Irvine.
Or he could go down the way of Hunt, Gascoigne or other athletes that threw away what they earned.
Most drivers capable enough to have won races in the last couple of decades or more will have been very, very successful in financial terms, it goes without saying, really. The point is that Coulthard owning a hotel and some houses is not of particular note. He'd trade a house or two to have been a better driver, I reckon, that's the mindset of these kinds of people.Or he could go down the way of Hunt, Gascoigne or other athletes that threw away what they earned.
Hunt had lost a lot of money with bad investments, and famously had his Mercedes 6.9 sitting on bricks, still managed to live in a sizeable property in Wimbledon at the time of his death.
So many examples of athletes that had everything and lost it all.
I don't know if this is true or not btw.
A friend told me of a Porsche ending up in a grandstand at Portimao and the FIA investigating that and while I was looking for details of that I saw an article about Danny Ric. driving an F1 car at the Nurburgring Nordschleife on 9 Sept.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a43646071/danny-...
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a43646071/danny-...
Third hand information by now, but apparently Ricciardo was an absolute disaster in the RB sim when they first put him in. Bad habits established while trying to learn Mclaren's car. With some work he was much of a muchness with Checo.
I don't know if Ricciardo is ready to lower his comeback expectations after 6 months, but if Red Bull want to put a rocket up Yuki...
I don't know if Ricciardo is ready to lower his comeback expectations after 6 months, but if Red Bull want to put a rocket up Yuki...
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