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Abiteboul proud of Ricciardo: “He’s someone who takes a lot on himself”

Daniel Ricciardo continues to provide reasons for satisfaction within Renault; the Australian seems to have taken on the role of team leader very wholeheartedly.

Published on 08/11/2019 à 10:37

Medhi Casaurang

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Abiteboul proud of Ricciardo: “He’s someone who takes a lot on himself”

Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) has been “the best of the rest” during the United States Grand Prix in Austin (Texas). The Australian, sixth after a duel with the McLarens, more than satisfied his boss Cyril Abiteboul.

In an exclusive interview granted to AUTOhebdo, the main team details the working method of the former resident Red Bull, currently ninth in the championship before the last two events. 

“He’s someone who takes a lot on himself. He is in doubt and introspection, He explains. We feel that he has a real responsibility for his role. I find it remarkable. He becomes more and more one with his car, but also the team. 

 

Because to make a strategy like this work, you need excellent communication with your engineer. There were times when you had to overtake quickly so as not to stay too long in the dirty wake of competitors. »

Daniel Ricciardo seems to be off to a good start, as evidenced by his recovery stopped after contact in Singapore and his fourth place in Italy. “He managed, like in Mexico (8th), to make the car work. He is truly formidable. He's a real racer, clean, temperate, aggressive when necessary, a complete driver.

 

The qualities used by the most smiling driver in the paddock in Texas were "its ability to handle tires and overtaking, continues Cyril Abiteboul. After Sundays like that (in Austin), we realize how lucky we are to have him with us. » 

In the Manufacturers' ranking, Renault is in fifth place, too far from McLaren with 38 points behind but 18 ahead of Racing Point.

 

Medhi Casaurang

Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!

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