Daniel ricciardo: I intend to regularly earn points

Toro Rosso driver Daniel Ricciardo, in an interview with the Spanish newspaper AS said that later this year it may be a chance to win the race, if the circumstances are good, as was the case with the first victory of Sebastian Vettel at Monza in the year 2008.
Question: first impressions on the new machine received the tests at Jerez, tested positive?
Daniel Ricciardo: I think so. I remember that last year showed a fifth time on the first day of testing in Jerez and now on the first day of repeated the result, but the feelings were even more pleasant.
Question: now you must work together with James Kee, the new technical director of Toro Rosso. That may change with the arrival of the team?
Daniel Ricciardo: James is a great guy, and I think it will help improve the situation of the Toro Rosso team in the championship standings.
Question: what are the challenges facing the team this season?
Daniel Ricciardo: I think our challenge is to become the best team in the middle of the grid, ahead of Williams, Force India and Sauber... And personally, I intend to regularly earn points and, if possible, to climb on the podium.
Question: But, say, Helmut Marko (Red Bull consultant in auto) put before Toro Rosso to win the race?
Daniel Ricciardo: No, I do not know anything about it.
Question: But do you think it is possible? You can win by driving a Toro Rosso car?
Daniel Ricciardo: Last year it was unrealistic because the car was not competitive. Let's see how things will develop this season. Of course, this is not easy, but in the rain on the wet track conditions, everything is possible: the Sebastian Vettel proved that driving a Toro Rosso, you can win races. It motivates us, we need to strive for.
Question: speaking of Fettele: last year the title went to him on the right?
Daniel Ricciardo: I think Sebastian and Fernando Alonso were incredibly intense struggle, keep track of which was very interesting.
Question: have you ever asked to skip ahead of the Red Bull Racing riders?
Daniel Ricciardo: No, no, we have acted according to different tactical schemes. But, to be honest, last year I didn't have any chance to compete with Vettel or Webber.
Question: don't you think that would be logical, if you replace Mark Webber in the Red Bull Racing? After all, you, too, from Australia, is charming and talented...
Daniel Ricciardo: My main task is to conduct a good season, but we'll see. I have to focus on their work.
Question: by the way, you made their debut in Formula 1 team HRT, now bankrupt. What can you say about their experience at the Spanish team?
Daniel Ricciardo: I got good experience and will always be grateful to this team. She had limited resources, but the team worked very good people who could accomplish much, but we simply had no chance of success.