Daniel Ricciardo has got himself in the spotlight since the Canadian Grand Prix kickstarted

After a rain-affected qualifying resulted in a surprise grid for Monday’s Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, the 32-year-old has another great chance to strike for more points.

Why Daniel Ricciardo is called Honey Badger explained

Ricciardo qualified ninth in difficult conditions, ahead of teammate Lando Norris, who was unable to make the top ten due to mechanical issues.

Max Verstappen of Red Bull took pole, while Fernando Alonso of Alpine took everyone by surprise to qualify for the second position.

Ricciardo is coming off a solid eighth-place finish in his last race, his second top-10 finish of the season. He looked strong in his McLaren around Montreal and hopes to move up the order during the race.

Interestingly, Ricciardo was well-known for his qualifying speed during his early Toro Rosso years. When he was promoted to Red Bull, he upped the ante with increased aggression in his overtakes.

His demeanor has been compared to that of the Honey Badger, which is earned him the nickname.