It was pretty quiet around the newly hired McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo, who was once the hustle and bustle of the city after leaving Red Bull. However, the journey has not been so easy for the Australian since then as his Renault gamble failed.
ADVERTISING
The article continues below this ad
As a result, Ricciardo made a sensational leap to McLaren, who has had the desire to sign the honey badger since Fernando Alonso’s departure in 2018. But since joining the team, one big question has been on everyone’s lips: Will Ricciardo hold the chance? to win a title with the British team in the near future?
Formula 1 F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – International Bahrain Bahrain, Sakhir, Bahrain – Daniel Ricciardo of McLaren kneels down to support the Black Lives Matter campaign before the REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed race
Well, while it was a boring start to this new campaign, Ricciardo admitted that sooner or later he could become world champion with McLaren.
ADVERTISING
The article continues below this ad
And how did his self-confidence reach such a high point? Well, apparently, McLaren looks a lot more organized than it has in the past. McLaren’s recovery from the sinking was also quite astonishing. And here they are, only tenths of the title contenders Mercedes and Red Bull.
What did the McLaren driver say?
Ricciardo spoke to EFTM about his prospects for securing a league title in light of the upcoming regulatory changes.
“Yes! If it’s a yes or no, then it’s yes. Is it this year? No, but I’ve already seen the first few races and even look at my lap on the weekend. And you know, I’m still pretty confident.” that I can’t get the most out of it. And I was four tenths off pole or so, ”he said.
“Nevertheless, the teams closed the gap a little. And the rule changes will change everything next year. But I just feel like what the team did and it looks like another step in the right direction this year, ”Ricciardo continued.
“The structure, stability, everyone is really… I don’t know how the guns blaze down here and it’s really cool to see. And that gives me a lot of confidence to give you a yes to the question you asked. “
ADVERTISING
The article continues below this ad
Formula 1 F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo and Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – McLarens Daniel Ricciardo in action during practice REUTERS / Guglielmo Mangiapane
McLaren has watched a song since the beginning of the 2020 season. In addition, her pace has improved this season. Lando Norris secured the first podium of 2021 for himself and the team.
And it will only be a matter of time before Ricciardo joins Norris to lead the team to more impressive performances this year. Of course, it seems too far-fetched to expect one of the McLaren drivers to win the title. But will they have a chance of winning a race or two in 2021? Only time can tell.
ADVERTISING
The article continues below this ad
SUBMERGED DEPTH
Did you miss our previous article...
https://formulaone.news/mclaren/after-the-start-of-the-roller-coaster-amsp-wants-to-convert-potential-into-results
