close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • IT
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB IT ES-MX US
Ricciardo, McLaren, Mexico

Ricciardo aims to avoid F1 'Sunday mess'

Ricciardo, McLaren, Mexico — Photo: © LAT Images
1 reactie

Ricciardo aims to avoid F1 'Sunday mess'

Ricciardo was comfortably beaten by team-mate Norris in the drivers' standings last year

Daniel Ricciardo has highlighted improving his Saturday pace in a bid to avoid 'Sunday messes' after a mixed first F1 season with McLaren.

Ricciardo struggled to adapt to life at McLaren initially before fighting back with a flurry of stronger performances, his Italian Grand Prix victory an undoubted high.

Despite his proven race-winning abilities and bravery on the brakes, the Australian was unable to get to grips with the MCL35M and spoke openly on this topic across the year.

Although Ricciardo's problems last year could be explained through his move from Renault to McLaren, the new era of F1 this term will see all 20 drivers adapting to new machinery and therefore taking away any excuses.

Asked to assess his season following last year's Abu Dhabi season finale, Ricciardo said: "Started not great, got better but still with some dips.

"[I was] definitely happier with the second half but still some things to work on so I am not overwhelmed with it, but I made a step. Clearly, I need to make another one next year to be where I need to be.

"Probably more Saturdays to give me the track position for Sundays and keep me out of a bit more of the mess so that's what I will work on."

Ricciardo will again race alongside Lando Norris this year after finishing two places and 55-points behind the Briton last term.

Related

More F1 news

Latest F1 news

The 'Angry Birds' role in F1 champion's signing talks with shock team

The 'Angry Birds' role in F1 champion's signing talks with shock team

  • Yesterday 22:55
Christian Horner comments fuel Oscar Piastri F1 signing rumours

Christian Horner comments fuel Oscar Piastri F1 signing rumours

  • Yesterday 21:56
North American fans furious after Nurburgring 24 hour race stream blackout

North American fans furious after Nurburgring 24 hour race stream blackout

  • Yesterday 21:14
Lewis Hamilton told he is 'now Ferrari's No. 2 driver' behind Charles Leclerc

Lewis Hamilton told he is 'now Ferrari's No. 2 driver' behind Charles Leclerc

  • Yesterday 20:27
F1 team boss 'furious with sponsor' as Gucci rumours heat up

F1 team boss 'furious with sponsor' as Gucci rumours heat up

  • Yesterday 19:45
Christian Horner did not want Max Verstappen at Red Bull

Christian Horner did not want Max Verstappen at Red Bull

  • Yesterday 18:55

Just in

17-5
The 'Angry Birds' role in F1 champion's signing talks with shock team
17-5
Christian Horner comments fuel Oscar Piastri F1 signing rumours
17-5
North American fans furious after Nurburgring 24 hour race stream blackout
17-5
Lewis Hamilton told he is 'now Ferrari's No. 2 driver' behind Charles Leclerc
17-5
F1 team boss 'furious with sponsor' as Gucci rumours heat up
F1 news

Recommended by the editors

Christian Horner comments fuel Oscar Piastri F1 signing rumours Latest F1 News

Christian Horner comments fuel Oscar Piastri F1 signing rumours

Yesterday 21:56
Lewis Hamilton told he is 'now Ferrari's No. 2 driver' behind Charles Leclerc Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton told he is 'now Ferrari's No. 2 driver' behind Charles Leclerc

Yesterday 20:27
Christian Horner did not want Max Verstappen at Red Bull Latest F1 News

Christian Horner did not want Max Verstappen at Red Bull

Yesterday 18:55
Max Verstappen plots Nurburgring return after 24 hour heartbreak Nurburgring 24 Hours

Max Verstappen plots Nurburgring return after 24 hour heartbreak

Yesterday 16:55
Ontdek het op Google Play
x