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Ricciardo has unlikely link to Sky Sports ace
FANS were left stunned after spotting Formula One legend Daniel Ricciardo at a Premier League match.
The Australian ace, 36, raced for Renault, McLaren and Red Bull in a fine career spanning 14 years.
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Ricciardo won eight Grand Prix races during his time on the track.
And he bowed out of F1 last year after finishing 17th in the championship race.
Ricciardo is now the Global Ambassador for Ford Racing.
He also keeps up to speed with his driving skills as a kart racer.
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But the icon took time out from his new life to enjoy a game of Premier League football.
Ricciardo was spotted in the stands for Sunday’s London clash between Brentford and Newcastle.
The Bees stormed to a 3-1 win at home thanks to the brilliance of striker Igor Thiago.
Ricciardo watched the drama unfold while sporting a brand new look, with the Aussie’s usual moustache and short hair traded for a new longer bearded style.
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Ricciardo was pictured alongside Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham, with her husband Owain Walbyoff also enjoying the game.
He is reportedly close friends with the couple and godfather to one of their children.
But fans watching at home were left gobsmacked by Ricciardo’s random appearance at the Gtech Community Stadium.
One said: “Ricciardo at Brentford vs Newcastle? Fair enough I guess, extremely random though.”
Another declared: “Did not have Ricciardo attending a Brentford game on my 2025 bingo.”
One noted: “Ricciardo and Natalie Pinkham at the Brentford game together. How random.”
Another added: “Ricciardo bringing speed to the pitch, exciting to watch.”
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