Daniel Ricciardo is not yet fully synchronized with his new McLaren team. He hasn’t made it into the top 5 so far but hopes to find his shape soon. The 31-year-old believes that the triple header planned for the coming weeks will give him the chance to do so.
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The Azerbaijan GP was not Ricciardo’s race as he was canceled in Q2 and had to start from 13th on the grid. For Ricciardo, however, there was a glimmer of hope when he finished ninth and earned the Woking team two points.
Daniel Ricciardo sees the triple header as an opportunity to improve his form
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The triple header, which starts on June 20, consists of the French GP and two races in Austria. While most drivers dislike triple-headers because of the fatigue involved, Ricciardo believes that back-to-back races will allow him to “get into a rhythm”.
As quoted by PlanetF1, he said: “I’m looking forward to the triple header, which comes in a rhythm for three races in a row.
“A little more conventional, a little more space to run out, it won’t hurt us. I think if you try to learn a sport, the best way to learn is to practice and do it. “
Formula 1 F1 – Portuguese Grand Prix – Algarve International Circuit – Portimao, Portugal – April 29, 2021 McLarens Daniel Ricciardo during the pool press conference on REUTERS / Gabriel Bouys
He added, “And of course what’s unique about our sport is that we can’t do it every day, we can’t just go out tomorrow and run a few laps. I think three consecutive weekends that I train in a row will somehow accelerate my progress. “
“Of course we have the simulator and these things help. But the walls in the simulator don’t hurt here either, so it’s never quite the same, ”concluded the Australian.
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How’s the Woking-based outfit doing this season?
The Papaya team is currently in fourth place in the constructors’ championship with 92 points. Much of these points were scored by Lando Norris; the young Brit, who seems to be in good shape, finished on the podium in Italy and Monaco.
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His team mate Ricciardo still has to gain a foothold at the wheel of the Mercedes gasoline engine. With the upcoming races in a row, this will give the seven-time Grand Prix winner enough time to recover.
Formula 1 F1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan – June 5, 2021 McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo in action during the REUTERS / Anton Vaganov qualifying
Do you think Ricciardo can keep his word and get back to his old form in just a few weeks with the three races in a row? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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