Jong arrived had a lot of expectations. But, despite a win at Monza, Daniel Ricciardo was short for his first season following McLaren. The Australian pilot is very much waiting in 2022.
His move from Renault to McLaren was one of the moments ahead of the transfer market in 2021. After five years at Red Bull and two at Renault, Daniel Ricciardo joined a team, McLaren, in full evolution and even shared a Leader who had to it will allow them to win titles Red Bull and Mercedes. On paper, this marriage appeared perfect. On the Piste, the happiness was not total.
Ricciardo arrives with a lot of ambition, but then, more complicated especially on the first part of the season. He found himself behind his teammate Lando Norris in qualifying or in the race. The Australian pilot has achieved a second part of the season more than one with a victory at the Italian GP, his first success since Monaco 2018.
Daniel Ricciardo, of hope for a lightweight defense
She did not, however, pass unnoticed because McLaren raced after a victory since 2012. But, with only one success this season, it is far from its best return, it is capable of doing much better. Due to his difficulties, Daniel Ricciardo did not show up at the moment to take stock of his first season with McLaren:
“I’m better at the end of the season, but I can hardly say I’m at my best level. The new regulation with an effect on the sun more important corresponds more to my driving style. It may be that this change of regulation will be perfect for me. With change comes optimism. I’m excited about this new generation of cars. »
«The new regulation with an effect on the sun more important corresponds more to my style of conduct»
At 33 years old, Daniel Ricciardo was recruited for his experience which he had in F1 since 2011. When he arrived in F1, many observers were flying him as a pilot who had the potential to drop the world title, but he was not never arrived. It ended 3rd in 2014 and 2016 but, since 2016, it has been more successful in approaching the podium.
It is much less regular and his career is frustrating, it would have been better to see his qualities.
If its performances in 2021 were globally within what it was waiting for, it is necessary to temper the judgment as its teammate has achieved an excellent first part of the season and it has arrived at a time when the development of monoplaces has been limited by a few days ‘tests to adapt and make the controls.
McLaren offers him a very interesting last challenge that consists in restoring the team to the top of the global hierarchy. Last year, he failed in his fight with Ferrari to get the last place on the podium of the builders.
Norris has secured three-quarters of the season, but as he has been retiring for the last part of the season, Daniel Ricciardo is not ready to take the relay to secure the last points against Ferrari. The victory at the Italian Grand Prix was not a final for him. After having won its first victory over the team since 2012, it took the opportunity to enter a little more in the heart of McLaren’s supporters at the summit.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF FRANCK MONTAGNY
“He returned home with him, in Australia, and was able to recharge his batteries. It will gain stability and serenity. It’s always better a second year than a first. It will always be this same positive energy and this will to do well that has characterized the character since the beginning of his career. »
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