Daniel Ricciardo and Simon Rennie: moments, Monaco and motivation
Sep 5, 2023
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Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo and former race engineer Simon Rennie discuss their favorite memories, the ups and downs of being in F1, engineering in races vs simulators, contrasting personalities, and how they recharge away from the grid. They also touch on Daniel's famous Monaco win and answer listener questions.
Daniel Riccardo emphasizes the importance of staying motivated and focused by being aware of the bigger picture and trusting the team's strategies and guidance.
Simon Rene highlights the role of trust and understanding between the engineer and driver, and the need for engineers to stay abreast of new technologies and techniques for competitiveness.
Deep dives
Daniel Riccardo reflects on his return to Red Bull Racing
Daniel Riccardo discusses his return to the Red Bull Racing team, highlighting the joy of working with familiar faces and the sense of belonging he feels. He also emphasizes how being away from the F1 grid has allowed him to recharge and renew his desire to compete. Despite facing challenges and doubts in his racing career, Riccardo remains resilient and focused on overcoming obstacles. He credits his ability to stay motivated and concentrated during races to his awareness of the bigger picture and his trust in the team's strategies and guidance.
Simon Rene on the role of an engineer and staying up to date with racing technology
Simon Rene, a former racing engineer, discusses the role of an engineer in Formula 1 and highlights the importance of trust and understanding between the engineer and the driver. He explains the need for engineers to stay up to date with new technologies and techniques in order to remain competitive. Rene also expresses optimism about the future of racing technology and the constant pursuit of improvement and innovation.
Managing emotions and staying focused during races
Daniel Riccardo and Simon Rene share insights on managing emotions and staying focused during races. Riccardo emphasizes the importance of maintaining a big-picture mindset and not letting setbacks or challenges affect his performance. Rene highlights the need for trust, respect, and open communication between the engineer and driver to guide the driver's emotions in the right direction. Both reflect on their experiences dealing with unexpected situations during races and the role of adaptability and resilience in maintaining concentration.
Favorite memories and the spirit of the Honey Badger
Daniel Riccardo and Simon Rene reminisce about memorable moments working together at Red Bull Racing. They mention the thrill of winning races, including Monaco in 2018, as well as the challenges they faced along the way. Riccardo explains how the nickname 'Honey Badger' originated from his trainer recognizing his tenacious and determined nature. The two discuss their complementary personalities and the importance of variety and trust in their working relationship.
Nicola Hume speaks to Daniel Ricciardo and his former race engineer Simon Rennie all about their favourite memories of working together at Oracle Red Bull Racing. Simon, in his new role as a group leader of simulation engineering, talks about working with Daniel again in the sim and how his confidence picked back up after a tough few years on the grid.
Daniel and Simon share their thoughts on what a great driver and engineer combination should feel like and Daniel discusses what it’s been like to work with Max and Checo, plus the ups and downs of being an F1 driver.
Also, in our 'Oracle Red Bull Racing in 100 Objects' section, they discuss Daniel’s famous 2018 win in Monaco, and the issues with the car that nearly cost him that famous win in the principality. They also answer tons of questions from listeners, plus take on the HP Poly Challenge at the very end.
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