Ricardo provides details of the conversation with Weber

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Daniel Ricciardo is undoubtedly one of the most human and transparent figures in Formula 1, the Perth driver who, besides not wiping that unmistakable smile, has a habit of showing situations as they are, with as few filters as possible and from the closest perspective with the media and the fans, something We should be thankful for him in a world as remote as Formula 1.

Recently, the still-talented McLaren driver had a chat with Oscar Piastre – his replacement at McLaren – and with Mark Webber – a former pilot and Biastrian actor – to make it clear that there are no hard feelings between the two parties; Now Daniel Ricciardo reveals the details of that conversation.

Weber’s apology

In this way, ‘3’ wanted to refer to the kind heart of his compatriot Mark who also accompanied him on his first steps when the two coincided in F1:I guess I didn’t need to do that, but [Webber] He felt like he wanted to apologize somehowAnd try to see how it wasDaniel talked about what prompted Mark and Pestry to meet with him.

“I know how this sport is, It’s nothing personal to me and I wanted to make sure you know and understand Just to make sure I feel okay‘, continues McLaren regarding Webber’s good intentions, because the Red Bull driver until 2013 did not have a clear conscience due to all the controversy that arose:I know He feels so bad about how everything went and how things turned outIn the media and all that. It was nice to talk to him‘,” adds Ricciardo, convinced of how the conversation would develop.

Happy Pastry

Although it is difficult to understand the way events unfolded and the information we have learned that Piastre has signed with McLaren since Silverstone, when he was still entrusting Ricciardo with confidence from the English brand; Daniel was very understanding with his replacement: “I also spoke with Oscar and I made sure there were no bad feelings there. I understand how this workswas trying to get it, trying to get into Formula 1″ follows the 33-year-old who now has a tough ballot to stay in this class.

“I really wish him the best, and I want him to have a good F1 career. So it’s just the circumstances, that’s it.The Australian player wishes the young F2 champion who will take his place next season.

In this way, Ricardo closes the door to the hatred and resentment of his countrymen, who wanted to make sure that all this did not go away and deal with it head on: “Obviously I still love Mark very much and I respect himDaniel, who does not want to obliterate their relationship in Paddock, asserts:The last thing I wanted was a strange tension between some of the only Australians who have ever been in the sport.Red Bull and Renault complement the previous two.

Finally, Daniel Ricciardo was calm and convinced that he did not leave his limbs loose and approached the problems head-on: “What we talked about was special, but I don’t mind saying it. I wanted to say there were no hard feelings. If there is no connection, you never know what someone is feeling or thinking.‘, he summarizes one from Perth, and concludes the judgment with the following:I’m glad I didRicardo settled.