Formula 1: Follow Formula 1 Live Updates – As rumours of McLaren looking to cut ties with Daniel Ricciardo intensify, former Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa has shared some suggestions with the Australian driver. According to Massa, Ricciardo should sport his beaming smile again and enjoy his driving, without thinking of whether he will be out of job next season. Follow Formula 1 live updates on InsideSport.IN.
Speaking to F1 TV, the former Brazilian driver said “I think sometimes we need to see his smile again. You need to be happy, you need to enjoy your relationship with the team. He needs to get the smile back and enjoy.”
Formula 1: Felipe Massa shares BIG ADVICE with Daniel Ricciardo, asks him to ‘SMILE again’ amid rumours of McLaren exit
“He needs to enjoy it. I had a time at Ferrari where it was tricky. In every moment, something goes wrong and you can’t concentrate in the right way, maybe you’re not relaxed and happy,” Massa further added.
Meanwhile, it is indeed true that McLaren might be considering other alternatives, given Ricciardo’s poor form this season. The honey badger has scored points in only one race this season – the Australian Grand Prix, where he finished sixth.
Formula 1: Felipe Massa shares BIG ADVICE with Daniel Ricciardo, asks him to ‘SMILE again’ amid rumours of McLaren exit
Besides that, he has not earned a single point, while his teammate Lando Norris is doing a commendable job in the same car. Lando happens to be 7th in the drivers’ championship standings, while Ricciardo is only 11th.
On being asked about whether the uncertainty regarding the contract situation is affecting Ricciardo’s performance, Massa opined “These talks are small compared to what you can do on the track. Whether he has a contract for next year or not, it doesn’t matter. You need to put that aside. This is not a problem to worry”
Formula 1: Felipe Massa shares BIG ADVICE with Daniel Ricciardo, asks him to ‘SMILE again’ amid rumours of McLaren exit
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