Here is the explanation behind the “shoey” celebration and its meaning, an Australian tradition that is followed in several sports including Formula 1 and cricket
Last weekend marked the first time since 1982 that Formula 1 will be held in Las Vegas. The teams and drivers experienced one of the coldest races in Formula One history in addition to a new circuit layout.
Shoey celebration meaning and why does the Australia cricket team drink beer from shoes
There are several unique things to do in sports, such as getting your hair trimmed by Valtteri Bottas or sipping a “shoey” at the Bellagio Fountain Club, where racegoers can enjoy the view from above the renowned Bellagio fountains.
Participating in sports offers a plethora of distinct experiences, and shoey is just one of them. Drinking from a driving shoe is part of the “shoey” celebration, which driver Daniel Ricciardo of AlphaTauri made famous.
In Formula 1 history, Daniel Ricciardo’s trademark “shoey” celebration has never been duplicated. However, as he previously disclosed, he is not the creator of it. Although it sounds like something he made up, as he revealed in 2016, it’s actually something that has to do with Australia.
When asked about the celebration at a news conference for the Singapore Grand Prix in 2016, he disclosed that it was sparked by a group of Australian boys.
Meanwhile, the shoey celebration was not exclusive to the realm of Formula 1. Many other players belonging to several other sports have performed it with the Australia cricket team seen doing the same after winning the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023.
I forgot to do a shoey after a @Solcasinoio bet (tho technically I won the bet)@ClassyGranty brought it to my attention
So here’s a shoey with a guest appearance from my mom 🤣
This shoe is VERY old & used 💀 pic.twitter.com/DycYyNWmbs
— Marc C00lcer (33.3%) (@marccolcer) November 22, 2023
Australia cricket team drank beer by putting it in their shoes, this shows that the people of the world are the protectors of the earth. pic.twitter.com/hYrhoJRwF3
— vijayswari rana (@SankuntlaD59257) November 22, 2023
What is shoey celebration?
Doing a shoey is the act of pouring your beverage; typically beer, but in Daniel Ricciardo’s instance, champagne; into your own or another person’s shoe and downing it fast.
In the 20th century, it was customary to drink champagne via a lady’s slipper, as stated in John R. Schmidt’s January 2014 book On This Day in Chicago History and it first happened in 1902 at the Everleigh Club.
Which other sports celebrate shoey?
Many other sports has performed shoey most famously Formula 1 then motorsport, UFC and more. Here are the list of players to celebrate shoey:
- Gerard Butler
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Sharks Fan
- The Budgie Nine
- Chad Reed
- Daniel Sanders
- This bloke
- The Leggy
- David Reynolds
- Mark Webber
- Jack Miller
- Brody Jenner
- Valentino Rossi