Regular VCARB driver Daniel Ricciardo still feels that his good result at the Canadian Grand Prix helped him, both in terms of his future and his present, because with performances like these he can get a contract extension, while his motivation also increases.
The eight-time race winner's season did not start as planned: his young teammate, Yuki Konoda, confidently beat him in most cases in qualifying sessions and in the races, while Ricciardo said several times that his biggest problem remained. He cannot perform well consistently.
So his outstanding results were like gray weekends, but before Canada, according to his own account, he sat down with his team and tried during an “honest conversation” to figure out how to solve his problems.
This helped him, because in Montreal he performed confidently all weekend despite the changing conditions. Before the Spanish Grand Prix, he once again stated in this regard that the Canadian weekend was important for him and he knows that he still needs many of these results to earn his new contract. But such a good result can also help rebuild your self-confidence.
Daniel Ricciardo (Photo: XPB)“The result always helps” – He confirmed in the press conference. “In terms of feeling, we were very close…and considering where I ended up, I wasn't yet where I wanted to be. But I wasn't far away.”
“We were in good shape from the first session in Canada and we were able to maintain that throughout the weekend. We haven't had a weekend like that in a long time, I mean I haven't had one, so it was good that we started strong and were able to keep going. It is also possible to move forward with the car. I am confident that we will maintain our level and be more stable in the coming weekendsHe continued.
“So, it was good for me and the people who push me and know that I can do it. So, for me, personally, I needed a weekend like this. I needed it and it was good for everyone.” He explained.
Next, they specifically asked about contract opportunities. Obviously, Canada helped. As I said, there was a need for such an outcome. Obviously I want to stay. I'm back in the Red Bull family and I can't imagine myself anywhere else. I want to continue. “It's up to me to make sure I can consistently perform well.” Highlight.
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