Daniel Ricciardo endured a tough start to the 2021 season. The Australian driver struggled to match his McLaren teammate Lando Norris in the first half of the season. Daniel was the marquee driver for the team when he joined at the beginning of the season. But his struggles were as surprising to him as they were for his fans.
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Although he showcased his true pace at the end of the season, Norris comfortably beat him in the championship. Ricciardo mentioned he will work towards molding his driving style to the 2022 rules, so he does not face the same struggles he faced in 2021.
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I think I’ll adapt to the rules with my natural driving style: Daniel Ricciardo
As reported by Automotorundsport, the Aussie driver hopes the 2022 McLaren car would be most suitable for him and his driving style. He also revealed that he was not the first driver to experience such difficulties in his career.
“In any case, I never give up hope. I’m not the first driver on the team to report the limitations with the car that I felt. I’m not saying that some of that is in the DNA of the car because a car changes over time,” said Daniel.
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Formula One F1 – United States Grand Prix – Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S. – October 23, 2021, McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo during practice REUTERS/Mike Blake
He also revealed that there might have been some limitations to the McLaren 2021 car that was plaguing the team. ” But from what I understand, McLaren has been dealing with it for quite some time. It may be more talked about than in the past. I think it could be a step in the right direction.
But will my problems suddenly be gone? I don’t expect that. If it does, I think I’ll adapt to the rules with my natural driving style. But I want to be prepared if that doesn’t happen. Getting on better and better with the 2021 car should help me with the next car as well.” said Ricciardo.
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Let’s hope that the honey badger doesn’t face as much struggle at the start of the 2022 season. He would look to have a cleaner start and showcase his true talent in the car.
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