Australian- Championship
- 18th271 pts to the leader
- Points
- 10pts20 rounds started
Daniel Ricciardo, an Australian driver, raced for Toro Rosso in the 2012 Formula 1 season with car number 16. Ricciardo was born on 1 July 1989. Ricciardo finished 18th in the 2012 drivers' championship with 10 points and no wins or podiums – 271 points behind champion Sebastian Vettel.
Ricciardo's best result was 9th, achieved 4 times, most recently at the Korean Grand Prix. Ricciardo's teammate was Jean-Éric Vergne; Ricciardo led their qualifying head-to-head 16–4 and led the race head-to-head 12–8.
Ricciardo scored points in 6 of 20 Grands Prix, with a best run of 3 points finishes in a row. Ricciardo's average qualifying position was 14.9. From grid to flag, Ricciardo gained a net 50 places across 19 classified finishes. Ricciardo scored 38% of Toro Rosso's 2012 total of 26 points.
Final 2012 results after 20 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
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Daniel Ricciardo: quick facts
Short answers about Ricciardo's 2012 season.
What team did Daniel Ricciardo drive for in 2012?
Daniel Ricciardo drove for Toro Rosso in the 2012 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Daniel Ricciardo use in 2012?
Daniel Ricciardo raced with car number 16 in 2012. Ricciardo's permanent number is 3.
How many points did Daniel Ricciardo score in 2012?
Daniel Ricciardo scored 10 points in 2012 and finished 18th in the drivers' championship, 271 points behind champion Sebastian Vettel.
How many races did Daniel Ricciardo win in 2012?
Daniel Ricciardo did not win a Grand Prix in 2012. Ricciardo's best result was 9th at the Korean Grand Prix.
Who was Daniel Ricciardo's teammate in 2012?
Jean-Éric Vergne was Daniel Ricciardo's teammate at Toro Rosso in 2012. Ricciardo led the qualifying head-to-head 16–4 and led the race head-to-head 12–8.
