2015 Daniel Ricciardo

ricciardo @ 2015 malaysian grand prix

on 8 february 2015, during third episode of series 22 of popular british motoring television programme, top gear, ricciardo became fastest formula 1 driver perform lap of top gear test track during star in reasonably priced car feature, beating previous record-holder lewis hamilton time of 1:42.2.

in 2015 red bull slipped behind ferrari , williams in efforts take title fight mercedes. red bull cars held renault power unit having been out-developed mercedes , ferrari. rb11 showed pace in slow , twisty high downforce tracks or in rain, highlighting car s strong chassis.

ricciardo achieved first top 5 finish in monaco fifth , fastest lap of race. while tussling second in hungary nico rosberg, race winning charge ground halt when 2 clashed while hunting down sebastian vettel. ricciardo managed finish third behind teammate. first podium since 2014 united states grand prix. recorded second podium of season in singapore finished second , recorded third fastest lap of season.

ricciardo finished season 92 points in 8th in championship, 3 points behind teammate daniil kvyat result of string of reliability issues across season. out-qualified kvyat 14–5.