Lewis Hamilton isn’t the only one who can win a race in ‘that’ car: Daniel Ricciardo

Lewis Hamilton isn’t the only one who can win a race in ‘that’ car: Daniel Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo and Lewis Hamilton

There is no doubt in any F1 fanatic’ mind about Daniel Ricciardo’s abilities, proving his worth the Honey Badger had an amazing 2020 season. Which consequently bagged him a 3-year contract at McLaren. In a recent interview Ricciardo share his thought upon Lewis Hamilton and the mindset of certain drivers on the grid that believe to get the better of Lewis Hamilton. 

Having won 6 Championships with Mercedes, many a times the speculations have been raised whether Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes is beatable. According to Ricciardo, Russell’s one-weekend stand with Mercedes last season shines a bright light on that debate. 

Daniel Ricciardo on Lewis Hamilton 

Daniel Ricciardo stated, “To answer it diplomatically, I think Lewis Hamilton isn’t the only one that could win races in that car. That’s obviously my opinion and I think that George Russell, in a way, showed the possibility of that by pretty much beating Valtteri [Bottas] in his first race.” 

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“So you could argue that just maybe Lewis doesn’t have the strongest competition.” The Australian lauded Hamilton for being able to perform under the pressure of delivering a P1 finish every weekend. We have seen many racing drivers take a gap from Formula 1 for a while, such as Michael Schumacher, and the 2021 season’s comeback sensation Fernando Alonso. 

Daniel Ricciardo explained that he won’t be taking a gap year but states, “when I do say I’m done, I think I’ll be done.” However, Daniel Ricciardo also emphasized upon his plans once he decides to retire from the Formula 1 grid. 

“I mean, it might call me back to do something at some point… but I just see myself just going on a massive road trip and doing something really, still adventurous, but in a different way, you know, not on a schedule,” he concluded.

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