For Daniel Ricardo, who has decided to leave McLaren this season, the fifth place is the best review of the season. He was benefited by his teammate Land Norris and a free stop in a safety car, which was dispatched on the 36th lap.
Lewis Hamilton and Max Ferstappen’s mistakes also helped McLaren to achieve great results at Marina Bay.
“I needed this result and I want to enjoy the same as in Japan, which I am looking forward to,” said Daniel Ricardo.
“I’m satisfied with the results. I feel good. It’s been a long time. I think the last 5 was probably Saudi Alabi one year ago … I was sad, but I know how it was this year. I’m really fortunate to be fortunate. “
Daniel Ricardo, who has recovered from the 16th grid and finished in the top five, ended the four consecutive races no points. A safety car was introduced by Yuki Kakuda’s retirement while McLaren was waiting for the pit.
“Wearing slick tires in front of the safety car sounded attractive, but that wasn’t the right decision. So we bet on the timing and beat other players in the phase. , Safety Car has entered. Daniel Ricciardo said, with the incident of Kakuda.
“It was a good situation for us and I was able to return to the point in the end. It was obviously a very important day for the team.”
After the race, Daniel Ricardo commented on McLaren’s press release:
“I’m very happy. I’m very happy because I haven’t been in the top 5 in the season.”
“I feel that some of the things worked for us today, but I think we were very patient and mature.”
“It’s very attractive to jump on a slick and become a hero from the standpoint of ourselves, but we were wise, and we bet at our timing, and other cars with other cars.を得ることができたと思う」
“I’m really happy with the good first lap. I got some positions there. We went all right.”
“We have maximized the top 5, and the constructor’s championship is a big point for the team. Everyone had a smile.”
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