Daniel Ricciardo has revealed how his mental approach to F1 races is all geared towards the opening 45 seconds after lights out. The Australian does not allow himself to get bogged down with thinking about tyres or pit-stops before he considers it necessary, believing the start is the most important aspect. Although grands prix are different in 2020 with COVID-19 protocols meaning the grid is less of a hubbub, the Renault driver has learned to stay in the moment pre-race, take in his surroundings and not think too far ahead. Ricciardo told the Armchair Expert podcast: “One of my trainers a few years ago, before the start of a race, said ‘enjoy this moment of being on the grid, seeing...
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