Drivers debuting in new teams often take time to get used to the team and the car. This season, however, drivers like Sebastian Vettel, Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz, who are all new to their respective teams, have found each other on the podium. After the first 9 races of the season, Daniel Ricciardo seems far from his celebrations.
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In a recent interview, Ricciardo talks about the problems he wants to avoid at McLaren. When asked if it could be a mistake to avoid the simulation, he replied: “I have never been excited about these virtual races. But I don’t want to be narrow-minded here either. Maybe it really helps. That would have to be found out. ”
As much as he’s willing to try it out, he’s also scared of inheriting habits from the Sim. “You can learn something from it, but you can also develop bad habits.
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“But Max, Lando and Charles are very active there, and maybe it will bring something after all. It’s not my thing, but I won’t ignore it. I’ll try it.”
Formula 1 F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 27, 2021 McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo in action during the REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed qualifying
What is Daniel Ricciardo holding back?
Daniel Ricciardo’s victorious driving style paralyzes his performance this season. In the interview, he talks in detail about how his driving style needs to be changed for the car. “The McLaren has its strengths and weaknesses, but somehow my natural driving style doesn’t seem to harmonize with it.
“Either how I turn into corners on the brakes or how I accelerate. The car does not react as I am used to. “
The Honey Badger isn’t too keen on completely changing its driving style either. He is looking for a balance between the two.
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“I’ve been successful in this sport for ten years and I don’t want to suddenly give up everything that has brought me there. So I want to keep using my instincts. On the other hand, it would be stubborn to say: The way I do it is right. “
Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 23, 2021 McLarens Daniel Ricciardo before the race pool via REUTERS / Sebastien Nogier
Danny has realized that this process will take longer than he would like. Even so, he won’t stop trying. It’s hard to say when we’ll see DR3 back on the podium, but the Aussie is hoping for a good performance at Silverstone next week. Put your headphones on and keep an eye on the price, he’ll try to keep up the pace.
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