"Sometimes you’ve just got to lick the stamp and send it" - Daniel Ricciardo's iconic quotes throughout his career

Visa Cash App RB driver Daniel Ricciardo officially exited the team on September 26, following rumors that he might have driven his final race in the sport at the recently concluded Singapore Grand Prix last weekend. In his 13-year stint at the pinnacle of motorsport, the Aussie driver raced for some of the biggest teams in F1 history like Red Bull, McLaren, and Renault.

The Aussie was known for his jovial and fun personality off the track while he was nicknamed 'the Honey Badger' for his ruthless overtakes on the track. At the peak of his powers, Ricciardo made a name for himself by outbraking his rivals and putting in some eye-catching moves on the track.

While his on-track performances earned him the respect of his peers, the radio messages and iconic quotes endeared Ricciardo to the watching fans. The 35-year-old displayed his enjoyment for the sport, expressed his emotions freely and in the process provided some hilarious and cathartic quotes.

Here is a list of some of Daniel Ricciardo's most iconic quotes.

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#1 "Sometimes you’ve just got to lick the stamp and send it"

The Chinese GP in 2018 will go down as an overtaking masterclass from the Aussie as he passed five cars in the final stages to take the race win. While describing his moves, Daniel Ricciardo, in his own fashion, said,

"Sometimes you’ve just got to lick the stamp and send it"

#2 "Get It Girl, Get It"

While making his move on Valtteri Bottas for P1 at the Shanghai International Circuit in 2018, Daniel Ricciardo was audibly excited with the outcome and the execution of the pass and said on the team radio,

"Get it Girl, Get It."

#3 "Redemption"

The 2018 Monaco Grand Prix was Daniel Ricciardo's greatest win in F1 as he battled an engine issue for the majority of the race while defending his position from Sebastian Vettel.

The win was also special as he had been in a similar position in 2016 but had lost out due to Red Bull's mistake in the pit stop which denied him a famous win. However, after crossing line P1 in in Monaco, the Aussie was aware of the accomplishment and gave a brief yet apt summary of his emotions, saying,

"Holy Tomorrow, Redemption"

#4 "I never left"

The 2021 Italian Grand Prix will surely be the most emotional race win of Daniel Ricciardo's career as he tasted his famous shoey at the top step of the podium after a gap of over three years.

In a season where he struggled to get the maximum out of the car, the then-McLaren driver showed his prowess at the front of the grid as he led his teammate to a historic one-two in Monza. The 'Honey Badger' was audibly relieved with the milestone and reminded everyone,

"For anyone who thought I left, I never left, just moved aside for a while."