Daniel Ricciardo was only the second Formula 1 driver to appear in the legendary “The Ellen Show”. The McLaren driver went to the show to promote the Netflix F1 series “Drive to Survive”. The show exploded during the U.S. pandemic and managed to cast a spell over viewers.
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The sport achieved a record attendance at the recently concluded US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Ricciardo highlighted how the show brought new fans out of the country, including Ellen.
But one of Ellen’s questions baffled the quick-witted Aussie. Ellen asked the McLaren driver how he was coping with the travel required in the sport.
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“Caffeine. A little melatonin to help you fall asleep,” Ricciardo said jokingly.
“But it’s hard. You try to adjust a little before you get there. So maybe two or three days before your flight you try to put your bedtime maybe an hour earlier each night to get in slowly.
“Fortunately, because the sport is so intense and has a lot of adrenaline, we can usually work quite well with little sleep. I tell myself, “said Daniel.
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Daniel Ricciardo analyzes the challenges ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix
As Automobilsport reports, the McLaren driver goes to the Mexican Grand Prix after his most complete performance of the season in Austin. But the track may not suit the fast and slippery McLaren and will favor their rival Ferrari.
Formula 1 F1 – United States Grand Prix – Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA – October 23, 2021, McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo during practice REUTERS / Mike Blake
“I look forward to going back to Mexico. It’s been too long. The atmosphere is always amazing and this section of the stadium is a great part of the track, the fans are also some of the most passionate in the world.
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“We are really lucky to be racing there and in Brazil in a row because the excitement around the races is unreal,” said Daniel.
Both Mexico and Brazil cannot play to their strengths. But McLaren and Ricciardo would hope to minimize the damage and step back on the gas for the remaining three races.
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