Who’s up for a bit of Formula 1 alternate history? It’s a mouth-watering prospect for Formula 1 fans and drivers alike. But then again, you’d be surprised to know that Daniel Ricciardo is not such a big fan of this idea after all.

Recently, the Formula 1 YouTube channel released a video asking drivers who’d they rather match up against. Peak Senna or peak Schumacher.

As you’d expect, Sebastian Vettel went for Schumacher while Carlos Sainz’s eyes lit up as he proclaimed he’d want both. Surprisingly, though, Ricciardo wasn’t having any of it.

“Neither,” said the 8x Grand Prix Winner. He went on to explain but could only muster up, “Peak Senna would’ve…neither”.

Despite McLaren F1 Complications, Daniel Ricciardo Takes the Positive Route With Retired Tennis Champion Ash Barty

Many would read into this as a lack of confidence that has arguably been associated with Ricciardo since he joined McLaren from Renault in 2021.

Daniel Ricciardo’s McLaren woes continue

Daniel Ricciardo’s stint at McLaren is plagued with misery. He was outdone by his British teammate Lando Norris last year. The nail in the coffin was the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix where the Australian was lapped by the Briton.

This year has not been any different. Norris is a whopping 57 points ahead of Ricciardo.

Trending

Liam Lawson’s Surprise Contract Clause Threatens Daniel Ricciardo’s RB Seat

April 24, 2024 11:15 AM EDT

F1 Rumor: Adrian Newey to Join Ferrari, Leaving Red Bull Amid Christian Horner-Helmut Marko Fiasco

April 25, 2024 05:55 PM EDT

What Is Azzurro La Plata and Azzurro Dino? Significance of Ferrari’s Historic Change to a Blue Livery for Miami GP

April 24, 2024 04:52 PM EDT

“[Charles] Leclerc Doesn’t Care About Ferrari”: F1 Insider’s Brutal Blow to Fred Vasseur & Co. Has Racing Community Lashing Out

April 24, 2024 05:00 PM EDT

F1 Rumor: Christian Horner and Wife Geri to Publicly Reveal All Details on Leaked Chat Scandal

April 22, 2024 04:10 PM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest F1 stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

The Honey Badger is, however, well aware of his struggles and insists that he knows what needs to be done.

“We’ve certainly had some chats – that sounds too formal – we’ve spent some time together”

“It’s not like a once-a-year thing, or once every couple of months, but it’s also not like I needed a kick up the a***”

I’m not silly. I know where my results are and I know what’s good and what isn’t. It’s really them trying to see if there’s anything they could do to help.”

Watch This Story: Struggling ‘Honey Badger’ Daniel Ricciardo Once Dominated the Streets of Azerbaijan in Glorious 2017

Will Ricciardo show us the glory days of old, or will he fade into the abyss at McLaren? One thing is for sure, even though he doesn’t admit it; he’d have loved to race both Senna and Schumacher.