Andreas Seidl Reveals Why He Chose McLaren on His F1 Return

 

McLaren were a little lost when Andreas Seidl became a member of they at the end of 2018. They'd finished sixth within the constructors’ championship coupled with just lost their star driver Fernando Alonso.ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adBut underneath the leadership of team principal Andreas Seidl, the Woking squad have experienced a turnaround. They been in an upward trajectory forever from the 2019 season they finished 4th within the constructors’ championship in 2019 and improved to 3rd within the 2020 season.WATCH STORY: What Exactly Are Sprint Races &amp Which Side They Take Place?ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adThe commitment proven by McLaren had impressed me: Andreas SeidlWhile speaking on The Short Lane podcast, Seidl revealed the primary reason and motivation behind his decision to participate McLaren.“Clearly I had been inside a good position at Porsche at that time however i had my primary issue spoken with Zak as well as the shareholders at McLaren. I had been simply astounded by the commitment when it comes to getting this team support an order in F1.F1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 20, 2021, McLaren Md Andreas Seidl within the FIA Press Conference FIA/Handout via REUTERS“That certainly made an impact. This provided confidence despite, your house, unhealthy stint McLaren is at, that there's really an opportunity along with the team and with the gifted people at McLaren to obtain the team support.“With seeing the commitment around the financial side and all sorts of investments too. I merely felt which i thought about being thing about this journey. It’s exactly the same today, I awaken each morning because I wish to put part of an era at McLaren that hopefully fights for race wins again.“And also the titles later on. Which was very appealing to me.” stated the McLaren team principal.Seidl disappointed by Ricciardo’s progress using the teamADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adThey principal has pointed out that it is been disappointing to determine Ricciardo‘s insufficient pace within the vehicle. However, he's certain that the Aussie will discover his footing inside the team soon.F1 F1 – F1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan – June 3, 2021 McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo in front of the Grand Prix REUTERS/Maxim ShemetovBut Andreas hopes that Ricciardo finds pace faster so they don't lose ground to Ferrari within the constructors’ fight. McLaren and Ferrari are presently fighting for third within the constructors’ championship.ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adCan Seidl guide McLaren to some title later on? Tell us.