Mclaren Technical Director Opens up on Daniel Ricciardo’s Greatest Asset
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Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – Renault’s Daniel Ricciardo during the press conference FIA/Handout via REUTERS
Daniel Ricciardo is about to finish up his chapter with Renault. He is moving on to McLaren next weekend and replacing Carlos Sainz. His last season with Renault has proven to be quite good, having claimed two podiums with two more races to go.
In the recent podcast from F1 nation, Dr Ian Roberts and Alan van der Merwe joined Tom Clarkson and Alex Jacques as talked about the accident this past week. Special guest, McLaren technical director James Key, discussed Daniel Ricciardo, his move to McLaren and his biggest asset.
James Key said, “He [Daniel Ricciardo] is a race winner. He’ll bring great experience, he’ll bring a lighter, sort of jovial touch in some cases as well. We know he’s a great character out of the car as well as in.”
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Key believes that Daniel Ricciardo will help the team as well
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Daniel Ricciardo has one of the liveliest personalities on the grid. He has already proved himself as a racer and has helped Renault become the most improved team this season.
Key said, “He’ll bring a great deal of experience and a huge amount of determination. I think what has always impressed me with Daniel is his massive amounts of determination he has, particularly while he’s driving.”
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“He is a very different, sort of character really when he’s out of the car. He is more relaxed and incredibly determined he’s racing. All that will bring good confidence to the team and a slightly different kind of aspect of how we see things with the car technically as well,” he further added.
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Daniel Ricciardo will also bring a relaxed environment to the team. His fun and jovial personality will help ease the team’s transition with his move.
McLaren had a great race at the Bahrain GP, with Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz finishing P4 and P5, respectively. Ricciardo will surely be excited at McLaren’s performance, and try to perform just as well when he’s in their car. McLaren, too, will hope that his inclusion in the team will help then fight for podiums consistently.
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