Riccussell: A Primer

This is a primer on possibly the most underrated ship in all of f1dom, Daniel Ricciardo/George Russell (a.k.a. Riccussell, Ricrussell, danorge, possibly other names, I can't keep track).

WHY them, you might ask? Well... because they make each other happy.

Also because they flirt and touch constantly. Also because

Timeline:

• First thing
• 2020: George comments on an Insta post of Daniel's latest merch drop. George is shown wearing one of Daniel's hats in a subsequent post, and posts a photo of himself captioned "Official @danielricciardo ambassador. #Ad"
• Monaco GP 2022: Daniel and George hug and converse in the background of Charles Leclerc's SkySports post-race interview.
• Hungary GP 2022: George appears to hold Daniel's hand as they walk to the drivers' parade.
• Allegedly, Daniel is told he's being dropped from McLaren after the Hungarian GP.
• Dutch GP 2022: George wears Enchante merch. Daniel comments on George's Instagram: "You're so hot right now."
• Spa 2022: George, Alex, and Mick go sit with Daniel while he is alone listening to music. George goes first.
• Italian GP 2022: George and Daniel exchange a fistbump and brief touch just after the end of the race.
• Italian GP 2022: Daniel lovingly harasses George in a post-race interview, completely distracting him, and teases George about doing a shoey if they shared a podium. George says he is "easily convinced".
• Austin 2022: There is speculation that Daniel is being considered for a reserve driver role at Mercedes. Mercedes social media shares a picture of George grabbing Daniel by the shoulder, captioned, "not beating the allegations."
• Australian GP 2023: The "Rogue Australian Fan" pit lane incident
• ...
• Azerbaijan GP 2024: George and Daniel chat as they arrive on Sunday. Instagram footage shows a brief hand touch.

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