Daniel Ricciardo's standout 2014 Formula 1 season has been recognised with a prestigious Laureus Award. The Red Bull star became the first Australian to win a Laureus in five years by taking out the World Breakthrough of the Year category. Ricciardo's first season in Red Bull's main team saw him finished third in the world championship with three race race wins; the only non-Mercedes driver to take a victory. “I've been up against many great athletes so it is a real privilege,” Ricciardo told the awards audience in Shanghai via a video message. “2014 is a year I’ll remember for a long time. (It was) definitely a breakthrough in my mind as well. “Standing on the top step of the...
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