Hill explains Norris’ public approval of Ricciardo’s McLaren F1 battles

It was a great opening for McLaren as a team. They currently occupy third place in the rankings behind Mercedes and Red Bull. However, only on closer inspection will you see that most of their success is thanks to Lando Norris. The Briton has been fabulous so far but the same cannot be said of his teammate Daniel Ricciardo. The man from Down Under has great problems adapting to the car. However, Norris’s public comments on Ricciardo’s lack of conformity have been scrutinized.

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Damon Hill discussed these comments on the latest installment of the F1 Nation podcast. He said: “I think Lando made some interesting comments in which he said that where Carlos was good, he can drive a car that is imperfect and that Daniel may not be able to.

Formula 1 F1. Bahrain Grand Prix. Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain. Daniel Ricciardo from McLaren during the press conference FIA ​​/ Handout via REUTERS

“I think this type puts a bit of pressure on Daniel’s shoulders. His teammate suggests that he is not the kind of driver who can adapt and you have to be able to adapt. “

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Damon Hill understands why Lando Norris made these comments public

Hill saw a few mind games against his new teammate in Norris’ comments. Before the season started, many expected the Australian Norris to dominate. However, this has not been the case so far. And although they are teammates, F1 is both an individual sport and a team sport.

When asked why these comments were made public, Hill argued, “Because you’re competing, that’s why. Everything comes into play. It’s the game. “

Formula 1 F1. Monaco Grand Prix. Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco. McLaren’s Lando Norris in action during training REUTERS / Gonzalo Fuentes

While Norris keeps dropping his jaws all over the world with his performances, Ricciardo knows that he is under pressure to do great things now.

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The Brit is not sure of the team’s chances in Baku. But on the other hand, it means that if Daniel can get into the top six it will be a huge relief for him and his fans.

The ex-Red Bull driver does indeed have some very fond memories of the place. He won in Baku in 2018, his last year with the Milton Keynes-based team. If he can get a result anywhere near then he will be a very happy man.

But only time will tell how history really turns out.

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