Daniel Ricciardo ready to take on Mercedes

Only pilot outside the duo Hamilton ? Rosberg to have won a race in 2014, the Australian Daniel Ricciardo don't plan to stop there. Driving the news Red Bull RB11, revealed this morning, the 25-year-old driver, who took to the track this Sunday at Jerez in Spain, aims to play the leading roles this season.

“I was really looking forward to driving the RB11. I hope it will be a real beast. We will see it soon. » explains the Perth native. Red Bull will also benefit this season for even closer collaboration with Renault according to the words of his Team Principal Christian horner. You can also find our file on the engine manufacturer at Losange in issue 1996 of AUTOhebdo, always available in digital version and on newsstands.

After a season where he was eagerly awaited, Ricciardo intends to continue his momentum. “There was a lot of pressure on me last year about my ability to prove myself in a top team and I think everyone now knows what I am capable of. I can't wait to build on what we accomplished in 2014 and I'm ready to fight with Mercedes."

Daniel Ricciardo will team up this season with the young Russian Daniil Kvyat which will be on track tomorrow in Andalusia. The first winter tests at Jerez are to follow live on our website.