Daniel Ricciardo joined McLaren after barely two seasons with Renault and before that with Red Bull. However, for the Australian in his new chapter on the Woking team, things have not exactly started as he failed to deliver crucial results for the team.
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However, the 31-year-old is self-aware and knows that changing teams is not that easy and requires patience. In addition, despite his experience around the track, Ricciardo is open to learning new things from his colleagues in Woking.
Daniel Ricciardo admits that changing teams is difficult
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As quoted by Motorsport.total.com, Ricciardo said: “Changing teams is always a bit uncomfortable, even if I’ve done that a lot in recent years. You are always forced to learn new things. (Translated from German via Google)
Formula 1 F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – April 15, 2021 McLarens Daniel Ricciardo in the FIA press conference FIA / Handout about REUTERS
“But the nice thing about it is that you have the chance to learn and grow. It’s a challenge, but it pays off in the long run, ”concluded Ricciardo.
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The Australian has the same hunger for wins and titles
Ricciardo has won seven races during his time at Red Bull. However, when he moved to Renault in 2019, he didn’t find his mojo, despite taking two podiums the next season.
Now with a restart at McLaren, the Australian is still hungry for more wins and his first title.
He said, “I’ve gotten older, I’m over 30. I think I can stay here for a long time, old age won’t stop me for the next few years. I’m still hungry and determined and can use this window of time to look around and still fight for the title. “
For the Papaya team, the Australian has yet to clinch his victory or podium place this season. However, Ricciardo believes that with enough time driving, he will get the results he wants in no time.
Formula 1 F1 – Formula 1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan – June 3, 2021 McLarens Daniel Ricciardo during the press conference pool about REUTERS / Clive Rose
The upcoming race will take place in Austria on the Red Bull Ring. Ricciardo goes into the weekend confident and believes he will do better than in France, where he finished sixth.
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