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Fighting for a world championship is definitely a bold statement to make. But don't dismiss this as overzealous overconfidence. In Ricciardo's belly burns the determination to succeed and, in Formula One, raw determination is as valuable as diamonds. Potential to be Australia's next Formula One superstar? You read it here first. Disco Dan is about to rock F1.

Story and interview by DYLAN CAMPBELL.

Ricciardo's next F1 race is the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai this weekend, live on One HD from 4.30pm, Sunday.