(Motorsport-Total.com) – The Monaco Grand Prix will be 2020 for the first time since 1954 not in the Formula 1 calendar stand. The corona crisis ensured that the race was already officially canceled . In a Q&A on Instagram, Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo revealed on Wednesday that he mourned the traditional event. 2018 the Australian won for Purple Bull on the legendary street circuit.
“I watched an onboard recording from Monaco last night and got a little sad”, Ricciardo reveals and adds regarding the uncertain season 2020: “I don't really know [auf welchen Strecken] we will drive. But [Monaco] it hurts. ” A total of eight races have already been canceled or postponed indefinitely .
“Of course they all hurt,” says Ricciardo, who also thinks of his home race in Melbourne. At least he hasn't lost his sense of humor yet. When asked how he imagined the first race after the long stay, he replied with a wink: “Perhaps I should qualify last, because I believe that there will be total chaos in Turn 1.”
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“I just look at how everything is developing. And then I lead after the first lap”, grins Ricciardo. Until then, he would spend a lot of time practicing physically. “Practicing is definitely the most important thing to keep my mind in competitive mode,” he explains, adding: “If you train, you can reduce some of the trouble. This is my medicine right now.”
In addition, the time is “perfect” to bring yourself into Create. “We have to stay at home anyway, there is no jet lag, no airports,” he recalls. These are the best prerequisites for a good training program. Nevertheless, he would certainly not mind sitting back in the Formula 1 car as soon as possible.
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