F1 Driver Daniel Ricciardo on Racing in Vegas, Reflex Training & Growing Popularity in America

Daniel talks about F1 becoming popular in America, fans crushing on him and telling him what other drivers they like, Bono comparing various members of the band to F1 drivers, competition between them all, racing in Las Vegas for the Grand Prix, and he tries some reflex training with Jimmy.

About Jimmy Kimmel Live:

Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of Emmy®-nominated “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” ABC’s late-night talk show. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is well known for its huge viral video successes, with over 15 billion views and more than 18 million subscribers on the show’s YouTube channel. Some of Kimmel’s most popular comedy bits include “Celebrities Read Mean Tweets,” “Lie Witness News,” “Unnecessary Censorship,” “Halloween Candy YouTube Challenge,” and music videos like “I (Wanna) Channing All Over Your Tatum.”

[kiaramenezes]

He's the most smileiest person ive ever seen. Hes just a big ball of sunshine, nice to see him growing on kimmel. Deserved.

[squidcaps]

He is such a good ambassador for the sport.

[NCKLVN]

Seeing Daniel Ricardo on Jimmy Kimmel is super awesome!!

[CrownePri]

Imagine being one of the elite and only 20 drivers of your sport and being the most marketable in the US...that's bank.

[azodlaramo]

Imagine how charming and charismatic you must be to currently drive a back marker car yet you’re still the PR main character for the sports. No wonder nowadays people think of him much more of an entertainer than a racing driver, but deep down the street knows that he’s the only one that can pull a Rosberg on current form Verstappen.

[vollmerfamilyct]

he's so excited to be there it's so cute - but regardless he seems like such a kind man this was so fun

[realaboli]

Why is Daniel always so shy and awkward and mesmerised every time he's on some American talk show, it's so funny hahahaha! Cutestttt! I was smiling for all 8 minutes 44 seconds, thanks guys.

[tirespark]

Crazy how effortlessly he flows through conversation really is a gift

[ScottieDeux]

I’ve been a HUGE Alonso fan for decades, but I can’t help rooting for Danny Ric as well…great ambassador for not only F1, but racing in general. Great to see him back on the grid!!!

[aery]

I love that he is always smiling! His positive energy is so contagious, I didn’t realize that I was also smiling the whole time 😁🥰

[fernandoalcayaga]

When you hear a pilot say: ‘I like it (driving at night)… everything seems faster, ’ you know you’re in the presence of a real pilot… there’s no fear, just speed. I hope he wins!

[cinesoundasia]

I am an Aussie, and I have have worked with Daniel a few times, and he is just how you see him. Really cool and funny and respectful. Just a cool dude.

[Louisec]

I love how he never stops smiling, that’s why he’s my favourite

[VerangaF]

Daniel in Top gear with Jeremy Clarkson is still one of my favourites, what a great personality.

[supergv]

Danny "the man that never stops smiling" Ric 🇦🇺

[ellobo]

It’s so cute how he was gesturing to the crowd to cheer Jimmy on. Such a Danny Ricc thing to do!

[babilabub]

Guillermo wasn’t too far when he said the show would have great guests from next week. Daniel just made it even better. We will be cheering for you mate !

[Yamagatabr]

Who else got a 😁 for the entire interview? That Smile is contagious!

[GraciesReading]

his smile is so contagious. i was smiling through this whole interview

[Arsenic]

Danni Ric is a great ambassador for the sport! I like seeing F1 getting more popular in the US because it's not a spec series but an engineering competition as well as a drivers' competition.