At Renault, he was paired with Jolyon Palmer and Carlos Sainz Jr. for the last 2 seasons and coming out on top on each occasion in head-to-head comparisons. Now firmly ensconced in the Enstone team ecosystem, Daniel Ricciardo is his biggest challenge yet and he realises it.
As of January 2019, the German holds the unwanted and unflattering record for the most Formula 1 career starts without a podium finish. He hopes to correct that this season with Renault, who themselves haven’t had a podium since Nick Heidfeld in Malaysia in 2011. He is also optimistic of the insider information that Ricciardo will bring with him about the aerodynamic powerhouse that is Red Bull and his inputs in setting up the car for races told Auto Motor und Sport.
As for Renault’s 2019 chances, while the engine has been found wanting, there is a chance with a change in regulations that Renault might just get it right. The onus is on the team according to ‘The Hulk’
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