Just a few months ago, Daniel Ricciardo would've expected to have been racing in Brazil this past weekend. But after Red Bull and Visa Cash App RB ousted him from his seat in favour of Liam Lawson, Ricciardo suddenly changed his plans. Undoubtedly, it would've been a tough and bitter pill to swallow for the eight-time Grand Prix winner. But Ricciardo has managed to find his smile again after a weekend with friends in Buffalo.