#both Franz and Bayer have continuallyemphasised ​the technical expertise that Daniel brought to the team in terms of extracting performance

[rickybaby]

The Ricciardo factor applies

#remember when Daniel got the seat and everyone was laughing when helmut said sometimes you need to change drivers to give the team a jolt #not surprising that this actually happened #as much as it is difficult to believe for some #both Franz and Bayer have continuallyemphasised ​the technical expertise that Daniel brought to the team in terms of extracting performance #but I think what’s truly been understated is the energy Daniel has brought #you see him talk to his engineers and mechanics and everybody else in his garage and you see how he’s able to galvanise people #Pat Fry talks about it in his beyond the grid episode - how his ability to lead a team puts him in that special category of drivers #and I’m just glad to see AT give him that mutual respect and #it just makes you feel that it wouldn’t be too bad if he doesn’t get the rb seat for next yea r #because you know he’s going to do something very special at AT and I can’t wait to see that #daniel ricciardo