Daniel Ricciardo hasn't had the ideal first season at McLaren. But an eighth Formula 1 win - and McLaren's first in 9 years - changes all that.
The 2021 Italian GP saw Daniel Ricciardo win a chaotic race which featured a crash between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
Daniel Ricciardo won the Italian Grand Prix for his first win after three years as Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton crashed out.
Russell's performance could very well have attracted the attention of Toto Wolff who has had his eye on him for a spot in Mercedes.
Lando Norris has been one of the most consistent performers so far, having scored points at every race until the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The 2021 edition of the British GP will go down as a classic race but it wasn't a weekend without controversy.
Daniel Ricciardo was able to enjoy signs of progress in France a week ago but misfortune in Austria left him admitting his love of racing was being tested.
It's no secret that Daniel Ricciardo has struggled at the start of his McLaren career. However, the French GP might have been a turning point.
Daniel Ricciardo continued his mixed start to life in the McLaren F1 team at the Monaco GP as he finished a lowly 12th in the race.
With five races of the 23-race Formula 1 season now done, here's a look at how drivers who joined new teams in 2021 have fared.