Ricciardo makes a mistake with the RB14 at Silverstone

Monday, a few hours after unveiling its RB14 decorated witha “camouflage” decoration, Daniel Ricciardo experienced his first drive of the year on the Silverstone circuit (Great Britain). The Australian's objective: to take charge of his new mount for 2018 and if possible find some elements of confidence in handling the beast.

However, the session ended in an impact against a safety rail, at a low speed, certainly, but sufficient to interrupt the working day. There Red Bull did not even have time to cross the symbolic barrier of 100 kilometers completed. Despite this hitch, Daniel Ricciardo is trying to put on a good show. “The first sensations behind the wheel are good. I could already feel that the rear axle was stable, even in the rain. These are encouraging signs. Additionally, my vision remains good with the Halo. »

Nothing like that new car feeling # RB14 pic.twitter.com/N6pm8RQzjR

- Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) 20th February 2018

“Honestly, I don’t see a problem (with the Halo) on a track with no difference in altitude », believes the wearer of number 3. The presence of the Anglo-Austrian team at the winter tests in Barcelona (Spain) from Monday February 26 is not in question.