Formula One star Daniel Ricciardo loves his racing – and his rugby
Red Bull ace makes a lightning-quick trip to Hong Kong to help promote the rugby sevens on his way to Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix where he hopes to ‘set things right’
Red Bull racing ace Daniel Ricciardo can probably be forgiven for thinking he’d rather be cooling his heels at the Hong Kong Sevens than facing a pressure cooker situation at this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.
It’s a pity the Formula One star can’t choose both events as he returns to the business side of things – and the intense racing that comes with it – at the Shanghai international circuit, where he hopes to mount a serious comeback after his nightmare start to the season at last month’s Australian Grand Prix.
“I’d like to do both but I’ve only got one choice – yes, Shanghai for me,” said Ricciardo, when asked which event he’d rather be at. “But I’ve only heard good things about it [Hong Kong Sevens]. I heard it’s a fun event, a good atmosphere and it’s starting to become a big name around the world.
“I love all sports. Growing up in Australia, we watch many sports. Rugby is obviously a big one, Australian Rules Football. I love UFC, mixed martial arts, pure competition is great.”
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The 27-year-old Australian made a lightning-quick visit to Hong Kong to help promote TAG Heuer – the official timekeeper, sponsor and partner of the Hong Kong Sevens and official watch of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series.
