In an interview with Formula1.com Daniel Ricciardo says he has the self-confidence required to push four-time world champion* Sebastian Vettel when he graduates to Red Bull Racing in 2014:
Q: It is no secret that you have to have sound self-esteem to succeed in F1—and you definitely need more of that self-esteem to survive alongside Sebastian. Do you have that?
DR: It is probably the type of person I am. I believe that I’ve got this far for a reason—so there is no reason why it should stop here. With each year I get more hungry and determined. I see Seb and I know that he is a phenomenal driver—but he is also only human. If I really put the hard work in I should be able to challenge the top guys. I have other interests as well that keep me quite grounded and I think that also plays a huge part. I also have a life outside F1. That healthy balance is good for success.
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*Come back to us after this evening’s Indian Grand Prix.
[Source: Formula1.com | Pic: Toro Rosso/Getty Images]