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Since making his Formula One debut for HRT at Silverstone in 2011, Daniel Ricciardo has become one of the sports most recognisable and likeable faces. His infectious smile has been ever-present through the highs and lows, and many experts believe hes a potential future world champion.As Ricciardo gears up for his 100th Formula One start this weekend at the German Grand Prix, ESPN looks back at the Australians top five races from his career so far.5 - 2015 Singapore Grand PrixAwesome weekend! Started off strong and finished stronger. Seb was quick and I think we both had fun exchanging fastest laps. - Daniel Ricciardo.Only twice has Ricciardo finished a race in second place and no doubt his runner-up trophy was much more welcomed in Singapore last year than earlier this season in Monaco.It was a dominant display by Ricciardo all weekend, who finished every practice session in the top four before qualifying a surprise second on the grid alongside Sebastian Vettel.With the Mercedes pairing of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg struggling for pace and ultimately settling for fifth and sixth respectively, both Ricciardo and Vettel could sniff a win and treated fans to a great scrap throughout.Track position proved vital and in the end Vettels Ferrari managed to hold off Ricciardo, but what was most pleasing for the Australian was his gap to the field. Third placed Kimi Raikkonen trailed by 16 seconds, while teammate Daniil Kvyat finished over half a minute behind.Throw in the fastest lap of the grand prix and youve got all the makings of a memorable weekend.4 - 2014 Australian Grand PrixI really feel for Daniel, who drove a great race in his first race for his new team, in front of his home crowd. - Jenson Button.It may have ultimately ended in disaster, but Ricciardos performance at his home race -- in his first outing with senior team Red Bull -- was one to be savoured.Ricciardo thrived in the rain-soaked qualifying session to snatch second on the grid, some 10 places higher than four-time world champion and new teammate Vettel.When Sunday rolled around there was a real sense that he could become the first Australian to ever stand on the podium at Albert Park and he duly delivered.His barnstorming drive to hold onto second place despite the pursuit of the McLarens delighted the home fans, before sensationally being disqualified and stripped of his points and podium for a fuel flow breach.While the 18 points have long been removed from his name, the jubilant podium celebrations that followed his stunning drive will live with him forever.3 -2014 Abu Dhabi Grand PrixIt was an unbelievable drive from Daniel. He was quick throughout with some great overtaking moves. It was a drive that epitomised his season. - Christian Horner.After Red Bull was excluded from qualifying for failing to comply with front wing regulations, both Ricciardo and Vettel were forced to start the 2014 season finale from the pitlane. Adding to Ricciardos woes was the fact the German started ahead of him due to a superior practice time.As the grid formed and race start neared, it seemed his stellar 2014 was set to conclude in disappointment as even a points finish from the back of the grid would be a challenge.What followed wasnt part of the script.Ricciardo drove a faultless race -- nailing the fastest lap in the process -- which saw him climb 16 places to finish fourth and only eight seconds off what would have been one of the most remarkable podiums in Formula One history.So impressed was Red Bull team principal Christian Horner after the race that he joked about starting in the pits every race.2 - 2016 Chinese Grand PrixI could feel the car start to wobble and I looked in the rear and could see the tyre was gone. But, the second part of the race was one of the best races of my life. - Daniel Ricciardo.Immediately after stepping out of the cockpit of the RB12, Ricciardo hailed his gritty Shanghai drive -- despite not finishing on the podium -- as one of his finest.A lightning start from second on the grid saw him snatch the lead of the race from polesitter Nico Rosberg. He was then able to hold the Mercedes at bay in the opening laps despite a clear pace differential that favoured the German.But luck abandoned him on lap three when his rear tyre exploded on the back straight, sending rubber confetti into the sky and Ricciardo plummeting from the lead to 17th in the blink of an eye.The next 53 laps was a driving masterclass as he fought his way back through the field, pulling off more overtakes than any other driver in the process. His sensational pass on Hamilton and Massa in the dying stages earned a hard-fought fourth place finish and even more recognition that he had arrived as a world class driver.1 - 2014 Canadian Grand PrixIm still in shock. This is ridiculous. The race really came to life the last 15, 20 laps. We saw Hamilton had a problem and then Rosberg was slow on the straights. - Daniel Ricciardo.Ricciardos maiden win in Formula One was as unexpected as it was memorable.The first six races of 2014 had proved to the world that Ricciardo was the right man to take over from compatriot Mark Webber at Red Bull -- the only thing missing had been a race win.Ricciardo would line up sixth in Montreal but a win seemed almost out of the question with Mercedes locking out the front row.By the mid-point of the race the silver arrows had built up a lead of 20 seconds over the chasing field, before an MGU-K failure struck which resulted in compromised speed. While the issue forced Hamilton to retire, Rosberg managed to nurse his car home.Having passed both Williams, Ricciardo -- as he so often did in 2014 -- sensed a win was on the cards and pulled off a stunning move into turn one on Sergio Perez five laps from home to take second place.He then set out on hunting down the race leader and on the penultimate lap swept by Rosberg and into the lead on the back straight to join Jack Brabham, Alan Jones and Mark Webber as an Australian Formula One race winner. Ernie Banks Jersey Cubs . - Oakland Raiders running back Rashad Jennings was speaking to a group of local high school students earlier this week when the conversation turned to the importance of being prepared when opportunities in life arise. Rafael Palmeiro Jersey Cubs . The next step is a better finish. 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The 21-year-old has had a tough time in his maiden season at the Etihad Stadium following his £49m move from Liverpool and has struggled to reproduce his best form.But having sought help off the pitch from Peters, who has worked with England since the 2014 World Cup, as well as Liverpool and snooker player Ronnie OSullivan, Sterling feels much better. Really it has been about me getting in a positive mindset with the staff here, Dr Steve Peters, and getting my mentality stronger, said the winger.He has definitely helped me. I have been seeing him here with the national team. Most of the boys do.He just gets it into your head that mentality is key and a strong part of it is blocking certain things out and focusing singularly on your football.I have been working on that. He was with us at Liverpool and since I moved to City I didnt have a chance to work with him. So since I joined up with England I have started speaking to him, it is a real bonus for me. 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