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Daniel Ricciardo has expressed his feelings of “envy” at watching Monaco Grand Prix qualifying from the sidelines last year when he was without an F1 seat.
Daniel Ricciardo shared his emotions about missing the Monaco Grand Prix last season and being without a drive after leaving McLaren. Ricciardo watched the race weekend from the sidelines before joining AlphaTauri mid-season in 2022. Now back with Red Bull Racing full-time, he expressed his envy of not being able to compete in Monaco last year. Despite missing out, Ricciardo found joy in watching the qualifying laps of Max Verstappen and Esteban Ocon, highlighting their confidence and connection to their cars during the race. Ricciardo emphasized the significance of qualifying in Monaco and the rewarding feeling of “earning” pole position on the challenging street circuit. Ultimately, he looks forward to experiencing the thrill of racing in Monaco again and cherishing every moment on track.
