"One last dance" for Ricciardo in Abu Dhabi
Daniel Ricciardo says he is aiming high in the Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi.
Daniel Ricciardo on the grid in Sao Paulo. (McLaren Racing)
The Australian is as upbeat as ever ahead of his final race for McLaren Racing.
"Here we go, one last time in papaya."
"I’m looking forward to getting out there and giving it everything for these last days of the season."
Ricciardo is twelfth in the standings, just one point behind retiring Sebastian Vettel, but the real battle remains in the World Constructors' Championship.
McLaren is locked in a battle with Alpine for fourth - the highest place outside of the top three teams.
"Whilst the gap to P4 in the Constructors' Championship is bigger than hoped, this season has shown that anything is possible," said McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl.
The Woking-based team is on 148 points, 19 points behind their French rivals.
"So, we keep our heads down and continue to fight as hard as we can for these final few days,"
For Ricciardo, the ongoing fight has kept him engaged as the season draws to a close.
"I think there could be some fun battles and potential to overtake in these new cars so it will be great to put the MCL36 through one last dance," said Ricciardo.
"My focus is now trying to finish this season on the highest possible high.”
