Daniel Ricciardo will drive at Silverstone of his first formula 1 race. The pleasure of the Australian's that while sitting in a Hispania, not diminishes. It is only a matter to gain experience.
The Hispania debut of Daniel Ricciardo has been included in the paddock with a frown. Can Red Bull talent at the backbencher really learn something? Can of the youngster in the team duel with the experienced Tonio Liuzzi consist? How is it cope with a small team? Many experts fear that Ricciardo only can lose it.
Even sees the course quite different. "It was my dream to drive in F1 since childhood." A nice birthday present was that I must now go in Hispania. I am still a bit in shock. "But I am sure that on Sunday, quickly the reality will use."
It fits well, that comes up a familiar range with Silverstone. "I drove here 2008 the best race of my career in the Formula Renault", recalls the Red Bull junior. "England is my second home." "I can sleep this weekend even in my own bed."
The weakness of his car, he is no headaches. "Therefore I am not to worry." The goal is to finish the race. At the current stage of my career, it is the most important thing, to gain experience. "How I wait the race and how I suggest me compared to Tonio (Liuzzi) aim."
Also to the 107% threshold, the Australian makes no thoughts. He is not expected that the car is so slow, that he will not even qualify for the race. "I don't think that there is a problem." I of course don't expect that the car is so fast, such as the Red Bull, which I drove the junior test in Abu Dhabi. But Tonio has qualified last always. "I hope that I also create that."
The biggest problem for the media was the pronunciation of his surname. Is the question Rickiardo or Ritschiardo? "I grew up in Australia." In English, it is easier to pronounce the name of Rickiardo. That is why I do so. My father comes from Sicily. "If an other debate better fit people in Italy, which is for me also."