After both McLarens completed in the main six, Daniel Ricciardo conceded he was glad to keep away from a "difficult" end of the week in Melbourne. Having been wealthy the speed in Bahrain, Ricciardo resigned in Jeddah and colleague Lando Norris worked with McLaren's superior speed to take the group's primary marks of the year.
In any case, the design at Albert Park fit the two drivers and their vehicle well, with the pair exploiting Max Verstappen's retirement to take P5 and P6 individually - with Ricciardo educated to "be reasonable" behind Norris, indicating group orders between the two toward the finish of the race.
An 18-point pull was an indication of progress from McLaren, and the Australian was glad to see the group's fortunes improve at his home race.
"The entire end of the week it's simply been a positive development," said Ricciardo, cited by Formula1.com. "Half a month prior in Bahrain, many home fans were thinking, 'goodness, this is perhaps going to be a difficult home race for Daniel', however having such a speedy turnaround was great.
"The group unquestionably found a piece over the most recent couple of weeks and that has been overall quite uplifting, so steps, enormous positive developments. We will keep at it, ward breaking off. As usual, still, things to get to the next level."
With how much improvement displayed at McLaren, regardless of Norris' protestations that their speed was more circuit than vehicle-related, Ricciardo was glad for a "smooth" end of the week to make his season readyseason-ready decisively.
Having at long last had the option to race at home also, he left Melbourne fulfilled.
"I'm content with the advancement and, as a group result, I think we executed all that we could," Ricciardo said. "I think the initial segment of the race was positive, yet there is still a piece to deal with. Likely in that second stretch, I lost a smidgen of speed on the hard tire.
"It returned to me a tad - yet we actually have a touch of understanding to do. I'll continue to deal with it yet, for the most part, overall, the end of the week's been smooth.
"I'm glad to leave with my primary marks of the year at home, which is additionally great for every one of the fans who got over here, so I'm feeling content.
"We leave Melbourne feeling great, which feels pleasant as it's most likely been a long time since I left here feeling great."
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