Daniel Ricciardo: Why he has no real sympathy for Nyck de Vries

(Motorsport-Whole.com) – One’s pleasure is one other’s sorrow. This sentence applies in Method 1 particularly when a driver loses his cockpit. Identical to that just a few days in the past when AlphaTauri kicked Nyck de Vries out and replaced him with returnee Daniel Ricciardo.

When requested if he felt sorry for de Vries, Ricciardo replied on the media spherical forward of his comeback race in Hungary on Thursday: “Sure, in fact you’re feeling sorry for different drivers. We put our entire lives into this work.”

“And so it is a type of instances the place I sympathize with Nyck,” emphasizes Ricciardo, who recollects: “If on the [Fahrer-]One thing occurs available in the market, then often throughout the break.” So the timing was additionally uncommon for a kick-out.

On the similar time, nevertheless, he additionally emphasizes “that [de Vries] is just not significantly skilled in Method 1, however is in racing.” Ricciardo recollects: “He’s in his late 20s.” When he made his Method 1 debut in Monza final 12 months, the Dutchman was already 27.

“So I believe he is mature sufficient to know the game,” stated Ricciardo, whose sympathy is subsequently restricted. He emphasizes: “If he nonetheless needs it [in seiner Karriere] works, I believe he can get again up and make a distinction.”

Ricciardo recollects his personal state of affairs and emphasizes: “Have a look at me a 12 months in the past. I wasn’t certain if I might ever drive a Method 1 automotive once more. And a 12 months later I am right here. One thing can at all times occur.”

Ricciardo would have truly had a contract with McLaren for 2023, however an early separation was agreed throughout the 2022 season. As a result of there have been no engaging choices, Ricciardo initially employed as a substitute driver at Crimson Bull for 2023.

The Australian subsequently explains from his personal expertise: “It is about the way you get again up. And I want him all one of the best. And if I ever noticed him on the beginning line-up once more, I would be completely happy too.”

Nevertheless, de Vries’ probabilities of returning to Method 1 must be very manageable. Helmut Marko therefore advised him recently: “I believe he can construct a pleasant profession in endurance racing.”