Trust, the key word for Ricciardo

By embedding the new Power Unit V6 turbo / hybrid of Renault, Red Bull de Daniel Ricciardo was closely scrutinized this Thursday in Monaco. Best time in the afternoon, the Australian is satisfied with the overall package offered by the RB12 on the Principality route.

“The engine helped a little, but we have a good car here too, I think it's a mix of both, specifies Ricciardo. I have good confidence with the car, which is very important here. I've always liked the third sector, I'm usually pretty quick there. I'm a little disappointed that the second turn of the pool has been opened, it's less difficult.

We have a little more downforce than the other cars which allows us to be a little more stable. » The Australian, who beat the pole time in 2015, is however wary of the expected comeback of Mercedes from Saturday and qualifying.

“Mercedes will come back but let’s hope I can stay at the front. I will be surprised if we can keep the gap we have today in qualifying, but we will see how we perform. If the weather remains the same for the race and qualifying, we won't change too many things. The goal here is pole and victory. »

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