• • Daniel Ricciardo still has to win the Formula 1 drivers championship.
• • The driver has won seven races in the decade he has raced in the sport.
• • Ricciardo is currently racing for the McLaren F1 Team.
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Daniel Ricciardo insists he isn’t “upset” by those who suspect he’s past his prime in Formula One.
The Australian has been at the start for over a decade, although his early promise – especially at Red Bull – has not resulted in more than seven wins.
Not only that, 31-year-old Ricciardo was most recently linked to his struggles to keep up with his subsequent teams, Renault and now McLaren.
But now it is starting to glow in orange.
The Australian said: “The McLaren is just very different from last year’s Renault. The difference between these two teams is bigger than between Red Bull and Renault. The hardest part is that I’ve had to change my driving style for many years.”
Keep calm
When asked whether it had been difficult to maintain his composure among the critics of 2021, especially since Lando Norris was generally ahead this year, he insisted: “I don’t pay attention to what they say or write. But at some point Some unflattering comments are filtered through. Generally, although I’m my own main critic. An article or two here and there doesn’t bother me. I only bother when I’m not in the best shape but that is when I talk to them Zak (Brown) or Andreas (Seidl) help me. They said: “Relax – the season has just started. We know you are a talented guy. “
“In these situations you need to have confidence in yourself. I’ve won races and titles wherever I’ve driven before and I always manage to find a solution to figure it out. Of course I want to get there faster, but it’s me Not.” concerned.”
Nevertheless, Ricciardo cannot rule out that his career will end without having achieved his goal of becoming world champion.
He is quoted by France’s Auto Hebdo: “I wouldn’t say I’m afraid of it. I’ve never doubted my abilities, but I know enough to know that in such a competitive sport there are no guarantees. I don’t have any . ” I’ve changed my goal, but it’s true that I might not get another ten years in Formula 1. I’m still confident but not enough to bet my house on winning the title. I know how this sport works. “
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