Daniel Ricciardo arrived at Red Bull in 2014 just when their dominance of Formula 1 gave way to Mercedes, since then the big smiling Aussie has been the main man chasing the pace setters, a role he is starting to resent because he simply does not have the equipment at his disposal right now to bag the biggest prize in motorsport.
In a recent interview Ricciardo looked back on venting his frustration earlier this year, "Obviously after Monaco I made some comments that I’m 27, and I don’t have anything. I think that’s just the competitor and the desire coming out."
"At the same time I look at some other guys and they haven’t… Alonso won two [F1 world titles] in a row and now nothing in 10 years, so I’m not the only one in that position. But I think it sort of goes down to what I believe I am capable of."
Ricciardo alluded to the fact that a race driver is limited by the car and team package at his disposal during any given season. And over the past three years Mercedes has really had no match.
"Part of me sometimes wishes I did a different sport, where you could always show your true capability: you know, like tennis, there’s not really any excuse."
"It’s a racquet and a ball and it’s very simple. Sometimes I get frustrated with [Formula 1], because it’s so complex."
"On a day I might finish fifth, but I felt like I drove better than anyone else. But it doesn’t show anything for it, so. It’s just the way it is," lamented the Red Bull driver.
"But obviously I’ve chosen this sport. This is my life and I do love it. I realise I’m just gonna have to weather a few storms along the way, but I still believe if I keep my eyes on the prize I will get it," he added.
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