Renault is really kicking things into gear ahead of their 2020 F1 campaign, having just revealed Daniel Ricciardoโs new F1 car. Dubbed the R.S.20, this is a serious bit of auto engineering with an exterior that looks like itโs ready to kick ass, take names, and make headlines all year long.
Though it wasnโt just fans that were excited about these fresh set of F1 wheels. Esteban Ocon expressed his love for the unveiled car, noting the performance devil in the details.
โWeโve had a lot of time to prepare, and Iโm feeling ready for the challenge,โ says Ocon.
โThere are a lot of new items on this yearโs car and the guys have been working hard to find some additional performance.โ
โItโs all about details in Formula 1 and Iโve seen quite a lot of details on the Renault R.S.20โฆ Itโs very exciting and I canโt wait to test the new car in Barcelona.โ
As for Ricciardo, this year will be a critical showing for the young Aussie talent. After jumping the Red Bull ship to join Renault, he faced a disappointing 2019 campaign โ finishing in 9th position by seasonโs end.
โI am craving to take my shoe off for sure,โ Ricciardo says.
The classic shoey, of course, being his signature celebration on the podium. But if things donโt work out at Team Renault in 2020, we could be seeing Danny Ric sign with another. One that can actually get him the Ws. When prompted about his contract, this is what he had to say:
โI signed a two-year deal with Renault โฆ but for me this is like year one in terms of making things happen with this team.โ
For now, however, Ricciardo has his eyes on the prize. The prize being โโฆ with the yellow and with Franceโฆโ. Suffice it to say, weโve got an exciting year of F1 ahead. No doubt, without its fair share of on-track action and off-track drama.
The R.S.20 is due to make its debut on February the 19th at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain during the 2020 pre-season tests.
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