Hamilton is in an exciting duel with Max Verstappen for this year’s F1 title and has won three of the first four races of this season.
But the close battle with his Red Bull rival has forced Hamilton to reach the max and that has shed new light on the contribution he is making to Mercedes’ success.
And after years of critics suggesting that Hamilton wins Formula 1 just because of his car, Ricciardo is one who believes perceptions are changing.
“A lot of people are probably giving Lewis their hats,” said Ricciardo as he unveiled the new golf livery his McLaren team will use at the Monaco Grand Prix next weekend.
“He gets thrown back and he asserts himself. And I think I show people who may have doubted him why he’s as good as him. “
When asked who he thinks will come out on top in a fight, Ricciardo said, “You would always gain experience at this point.
“So if it was really about the wire, I think Lewis was showing some strong signs. But then again, if there is a loophole, Max does it. So of course I have a lot of respect for Max. “
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Ricciardo also sensed some possible mind games between F1 title rivals as Hamilton commented on how much he had learned from Verstappen’s driving as he followed him in the Spanish Grand Prix.
“If it had been in qualifying, he could have seen another line that Max might be taking or something,” said the Australian.
“Maybe that could just be a small comment to scream something. Maybe it’s kind of a way to get into some mind games.
“But if you say that, you can learn a little. You know if someone is rattling when you are the hunter.
“You can tell if and I’m not saying this was that situation, but especially in front of F1, you can see when you’re chasing someone, locking a brake, or dropping a wheel here.
“We obviously can’t see her, but if you imagine her without a helmet right now, her expressions would be tense.
“Maybe he’s referring to it. And maybe Max was unpredictable. I don’t know, but it could just be something that is nothing. “
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