Daniel Ricciardo’s future as an F1 driver seems to be in some way settled, but Ricciardo is certain of one thing. “I’m still in F1”
F1’s summer break kicked off earlier this month with news that Fernando Alonso would move to Aston Martin F1 from 2023, followed by news from the Alpine F1 team that Oscar Piastri would be promoted to the race seat to replace Alonso. Reject the offer. A deal with McLaren is believed to be in place behind the scenes.
In the tumult and turmoil of the F1 driver market, Daniel Ricciardo has been treated unfairly in some ways.
Daniel Ricciardo, who has a driver contract with McLaren until the end of 2023, has not yet commented on his future employment situation, but he has articulated his desire to stay on the F1 grid in an interview with Speedcafe just before the summer break. is doing.
Asked what keeps him motivated through the difficult times he has endured at McLaren, Ricciardo said: “There are certainly a few things.”
“For example, F1 is the only sport in the world with only 20 people doing it.”
“Competition is a small 0.001% of the group. To be able to not only be part of that group, but also compete within that group is a very unique thing in itself. So I love that. “
Despite his ongoing difficulties at McLaren since joining the team at the beginning of 2021, Daniel Ricciardo took his eighth win of his F1 career last season at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. rice field.
And Daniel Ricardo, 33, believes another twist of luck could be waiting “around the corner” on Sunday.
But first and foremost, Daniel Ricciardo is convinced he is still in F1 and believes the rewards are worth the risk.
“The truth is that the top value you get out of it is really high, because you give so much,” said Daniel Ricciardo.
“Of course, to win a race, for example, you take risks, but it’s never an easy job. I’ve put everything on the line, the team too. I’ve pushed my body mentally and physically. rice field”
“So the tops and rewards you get with it are pretty amazing, pretty spectacular. We could probably go on, but there are a few things.”
“I still believe I can achieve my goals. I am still in Formula 1 and I believe I can do it. Formula 1 is what really drives me.”
“I love Formula 1, I could win every weekend and it could be dark for an inch ahead.”
“Last year at Monza… a week ago at Zandvoort, no one expected it, not even me. It’s pretty cool just to think that there might be a weekend like that a week away.”
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