Daniel Ricciardo gets on well with most of the drivers and teammates, but he has special respect for Sebastian Vettel. The duo spent two seasons with Red Bull before the German moved to Ferrari. But Ricciardo learned a lot of important lessons from Sebastian, both on and off the track. The man from Down Under remembers the most valuable that the four-time world champion taught him.
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In an interview with Ziggo Sport, when asked who taught him the best lesson ever, Ricciardo said: “Maybe Vettel. Just his work ethic. He was tough, he was firm, but not aa * shole. He has the respect.
“He would be very tough with the team if they did something wrong or if he had to change something, but not in one way or another. So it was good. “
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Formula 1 F1. Bahrain Grand Prix. Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain. Daniel Ricciardo from McLaren during the press conference FIA / Handout via REUTERS
Remaining humble is an important trait for athletes. Especially in a team sport. In order to gain the respect of others who work with him, it is very important not to be filled with pride.
It could have been easy for a 4-time world champion to be bossy and demanding and to let people cater to every whim and fantasy. However, this would affect the team’s morale and its own character will be looked down upon in the paddock. Nobody would want to work with such a person. And in such an atmosphere it is difficult for the team to develop for a while.
Can Sebastian Vettel finally get a few points on the board in 2021?
The German got off to a hot start to his campaign with Aston Martin. It seems his form and luck from his final season at Ferrari have followed him into the Silverstone-based outfit.
Formula 1 F1. Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna. Autodromo Enzo and Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy. Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel at the end of training REUTERS / Guglielmo Mangiapane
Sebastian has yet to open his account after two races and it seems like a podium is a long way from being possible. It almost feels like Aston Martin has been humiliated in some way. At the start of the season, they were touted as the best of the others. But that’s a far cry from the reality of two races.
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It looks more like they’re fighting for a place in the lower midfield. Hence, points are critically important, especially from a man with 4 championship crowns. So far, Lance Stroll has done a little better than him.
Vettel doesn’t look like the driver he was before, but it’s not too late to get his mojo back. Vettel and his fans hope the Portuguese GP will give them plenty of reasons to smile.
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