Daniel Ricciardo sees 'strengths' in 2022 McLaren at Barcelona shakedown

Daniel Ricciardo had positive feedback after completing his first official laps in McLaren's 2022 challenger at the Formula 1 shakedown in Barcelona.

Ricciardo, who had already run the MCL36 in a filming day at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, completed 126 laps across the second day of the shakedown.

Daniel Ricciardo at the McLaren filming day in Barcelona. (McLaren Racing)

"A good day from many angles," said Ricciardo.

"I think reliability was great."

"That’s on the team and everyone who’s worked hard to put this car together, so massive thank you to them."

"They’re pretty awesome to build a whole new car, put it on track and have it run so smoothly, so big thanks to them again."

Ricciardo in the MCL36 at Barcelona. (McLaren Racing)

Teammate Lando Norris set the fastest lap of the opening day, with Ricciardo topping the morning session on day two before finishing the day third-fastest overall.

"Both days have been over 100 laps, which for me and Lando gives us more opportunity to learn the car and push ourselves, so really pleased with that."

"We’ve got some good strengths and we just need to keep working on a few of the areas where we can improve."