Ricciardo expects plenty of overtaking at the German Grand Prix

Daniel Ricciardo is confident the Red Bull team can pick up from where they left off in Hockenheim. He claims the track is "good for overtaking" despite F1 cars struggling to perform such moves through the season.

Last time out in 2016, Red Bull finished 2nd and 3rd. The track suits their cars and Ricciardo is looking forward to returning to Germany.

"Hockenheim is a fun circuit, and I've always enjoyed going there," Ricciardo said in an interview on GP fans.

"My highlight is probably the battle I had there with Alonso in 2014 which I loved. Turn one is super fast, and the track is good for overtaking.

"The stadium section is also fast with a big bold left-hander. All round it's a good track and one I've always gone well on and enjoyed."

The Australian has won two races this season, in China and in Monaco. During the tripleheader, he has hit a rough patch. In Austria, his team-mate drove to victory while he retired. And a fifth place was all he could muster in Britain. He admits he has needed a break from driving.

"It's good to have a bit of a break after the tripleheader as things haven't quite gone my way over the last three races, but I'm looking forward to getting back on track and to turn things around in Germany and Hungary."