Ch4 interview: Dani Ric's body language after DC asked him if he's now at one with the car?

Because he's nowhere near comfortable with that McLaren like Lando is.

By now it's pretty clear that the Renault and McLaren are suited for completely different driving styles, as we saw with Sainz and Ricciardo. Sainz got thrashed by Hulk. Sainz is doing well with Charles. Sainz also did well with Lando in the McLaren. Ricciardo thrashed Hulk despite being new to the car in 2019 (which shows that the Renault's driving style suits him), but he's struggling with the McLaren this season.

Add to that the fact than Lando has mastered the McLaren, and has 3 years of experience with it...

That's why Ricciardo's struggling. His best chance at McLaren IMO is still 2022. The cars will be completely different and the car could suit him.

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