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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Tom Sunderland

Daniel Ricciardo hasn't 'forgotten how to drive' as he hits back at F1 critics

McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo has been swimming upstream against a torrent of criticism lately, but the Australian has assured his critics he hasn't "forgotten how to drive."

Such is the extent of the scrutiny levelled against the Formula 1 star after recording a solitary podium finish in 29 race starts for the team. Ricciardo won last year's Italian Grand Prix en route to finishing eighth overall in his debut season with McLaren.

It's not only those on the outside who appear to have questioned his talents, either. McLaren's chief executive officer, Zak Brown, recently hinted there's a possibility the manufacturer could cut ties with Ricciardo this summer despite the fact his contract runs until the end of 2023.

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