McLaren were puzzled by Daniel Ricciardo's slow start to life with the team as the driver claims the team expected him to "kick a**" from day one.
The Australian is 18 months into his career with the Woking team but is still yet to find any real momentum. Even ignoring the current circus surrounding his future, with Oscar Piastri waiting in the wings, things look bleak for Ricciardo.
Now on summer break, the 33-year-old has reflected on the same period 12 months ago which was much more needed after a shock to the system. Instead of quickly adapting to his new car as hoped, he was consistently out-performed by Lando Norris and unable to show the form of a multi-race winner.
