![Winner, winner: Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo celebrates after winning the Malaysian Grand Prix.](/web/20161007113336im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/r/t/v/q/m/image.related.landscape.460x307.grwhdx.png/1475837545572.jpg)
Ricciardo is melting facades and winning fans from the inside out
The likeable Australian, who snuck in a quick dose of his favourite sport before his Malaysian F1 victory, says even the most robotic of his rivals are starting to lower their guards as he charms a new generation of motorsport fans.