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“Couldn’t Really Force…” – Daniel Ricciardo Admits Early Difficulties With Lando Norris at McLaren

Published 04/15/2022, 8:50 AM EDT

The 2022 season has seen three incredible, nail-biting races. With new regulations introduced to bring the grid closer, the fans were excited to see the dawn of a new era. But before the season began, Netflix’s fourth season of Drive to Survive grabbed the headlines. The show is one of the important reasons for the newfound attraction to Formula 1.

Although there are plenty of positives because of the series, many drivers and team principals expressed their disappointment as well. The portrayal of unnecessary drama and non-existent rivalry between the drivers did not go down well with many in the paddock. In the fourth season of the show, there was tension between the McLaren duo, Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris. The Australian recently touched upon the relationship between the two.

Daniel Ricciardo opens up on his relationship with Lando Norris

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The 2021 season saw McLaren replacing Carlos Sainz with Daniel Ricciardo. Many expected Norris and Ricciardo to get along from the start, as they both are two of the funniest and quick-witted drivers on the grid. However, Drive to Survive showed a completely different side of their relationship.

Speaking on the topic, Ricciardo said, “I felt like a lot of people probably wanted us to be best friends from day one. And it was something that we couldn’t really force and it did take a bit of time to really create a good relationship.”

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Norris lapped the Australian in Monaco on his way to the podium. Meanwhile, Ricciardo struggled throughout the race and eventually finished 12th. The fans could see the young Brit saying he had no sympathy for Ricciardo in the show as tension was brewing between the two.

However, the 32-year-old revealed he has a good relationship with Norris. He added, “But in saying that, there wasn’t tension or anything, it was just that we were trying to figure each other out. Currently where I sit today, I think we have a very good relationship.”

Earlier, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz also criticized the show for changing the narrative. As a result, the Dutchman did not take part in the fourth season of Drive to Survive.

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Many fans and drivers alike have questioned Netflix for trying to create rivalries with the objective of creating drama. However, Formula 1 has seen a massive rise in viewership because of the show. Should Netflix reduce the dramatic nature of the series? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

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Rahul Madhavan is a Formula 1 writer at EssentiallySports. After completing his Bachelor's degree in business administration, he is pursuing his love for sports in the form of writing. Rahul is an avid McLaren fan, who also enjoys writing about soccer.

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Ranvijay Singh

“Couldn’t Really Force…” – Daniel Ricciardo Admits Early Difficulties With Lando Norris at McLaren

Daniel Ricciardo opens up on his relationship with Lando Norris

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