As we prepare for the 2012 F1 season to start in earnest one of the most intriguing side stories is the Daniel Ricciardo–Jean Eric Vergne rivalry. Both in their first year with Toro Rosso they are in effect taking part in a year-long interview for Mark Webber’s race seat at Red Bull. That’s the commonly held belief anyway.
The pair have competed against each other in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series so have some idea what to expect. The good news for those of us watching with interest is the Toro Rosso top brass have basically said, all gloves are off chaps, get out there and have a crack.
“We’re going to be on the edge. They have said if you make a mistake, it happens. At least we know you’re pushing it,” explained Ricciardo.
“Obviously we’re not going out there trying to crash the car, but sometimes a team needs to see you go off, whether it’s a crash or you run across the grass’ to know that you’re trying to find that limit.
“I’m not going to hold back.”
And that’s excellent news for us.
[Source: tensport]
2 replies on “Ricciardo told to push it, push it real good”
Who won in the battle between team mates previously?
Go Dan.