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MONACO -- As Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel struggles to get into gear, Red Bull teammate Daniel Ricciardos is gliding through the curves. Ricciardo is in fifth place overall, six points behind fourth-place Vettel, and secured his first career podium two weeks ago when he finished third at the Spanish Grand Prix. The Australian driver has beaten Vettel in qualifying in three of the five races, and has twice featured on the front row -- qualifying second in Australia and in China. Vettel was so dominant last year, winning the last nine races and 13 overall, that it seemed highly improbable Ricciardo would challenge him in his first season since moving from Toro Rosso. "Some people didnt expect this from me, but I knew deep down that I could do well," Ricciardo said at the Monaco GP on Friday. "If I am able to push a four-time world champion then I know that I am doing something right." Rule changes to engine size and lowered fuel loads have blighted Red Bull, which is unable to generate the same speed, and is lagging way behind Mercedes, as Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg run away with the championship. "Seb had a car at the end of last year he was very comfortable with, so it might have taken him a little by surprise to have a more complex car this year," Ricciardo said. "Maybe I have adapted to the new conditions a bit quicker." Vettel had a frosty relationship with former teammate Mark Webber, who retired after last years championship. Although there are no signs of tension between him and Ricciardo, it appears Vettels team role has somewhat lessened this season. "Particularly in preseason, Seb was doing a lot of the talking within the team and a lot of the feedback, because he knew everyone and they trusted him," Ricciardo said. "But now that I have some results and Ive got to know the team a lot better, they are now leaning on both of us for feedback." Ricciardo would be ahead of Vettel had he not been disqualified in front of his home fans at the season-opening Australian GP, where he was stripped of his second-place finish, and the 18 points that go with it, for breaching F1s new rules on fuel usage. "It did so much for my confidence seeing all those people cheering and shouting my name," Ricciardo said. "It actually made me even hungrier with how it went because it got taken away from me." Air Max 97 Scontate . Pierre last November, only to watch St. Pierre leave the UFC octagon with his welterweight title belt and a split-decision victory. Air Max 97 In Offerta . -- Deshorn Brown scored twice, the first coming 13 seconds into the game, and the Colorado Rapids beat the undermanned Seattle Sounders 5-1 Saturday night. http://www.airmax97italia.it/ . -- Green Bay wide receiver Greg Jennings will be on the sideline as the Packers make their push for a perfect regular season. Air Max 97 Italia .35 million, avoiding arbitration. 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The Senators are expected to be a playoff team this season, with new acquisitions Bobby Ryan and Clarke MacArthur bolstering the forward lines and captain Jason Spezza and defenceman Erik Karlsson back from injury. "(Friday) nights the first time we really get tested as a group so were a little bit scared, little bit excited, more excited than scared," MacLean said. "We feel were a capable team, but we have to come here and do our work every day and when we do that I think well like where were going to be." Spezza is well aware of the expectations, and as captain he takes accountability in making sure the team is prepared. "Theres lots of optimism and high expectations for us," said Spezza. "With that comes the responsibility of making sure were ready to play every night so its a good challenge for us and a good challenging way to start the season as well." Spezza suffered a mild groin sprain in training camp and was restricted to just two pre-season games, but says he feels good and is looking forward to getting the season underway and seeing how he, Ryan and Milan Michalek execute as a line. "We expect to produce and how quickly we gel as a line is probably going to impact how we do in these first six games so wed like to get off to a good start," Spezza said. "Wed like to get on the board early and get some wins, but for us we just need to learn through our games." After missing most of last season due to a partially lacerated Achilles, Karlsson knows many will be watching to see if the 23-year-old can return to his Norris-Trophy winning form. "I think everyones really excited to finally get going again, especially the guys that missed a lot of time last year," Karlsson said. "Im one of them and Ive been looking forward to this all summer and (Friday) its finally time." MacLean iss looking forward to seeing how his team fares against two division rivals after a lengthy training camp.dddddddddddd "It gets us right into it which is what we want to do," MacLean said. "We dont want to be tiptoeing around or testing the water we want to get in there and get playing, get involved in the game right away and obviously Buffalo and Toronto being division games right off the bat a so for us its going to get us into the start of the season and get us right into the (division) battle." The Sabres opened the regular season Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings with a 2-1 loss and know the Senators will offer another challenge. "Weve seen them a lot last year," said Sabres captain Steve Ott. "Obviously with having Spezza back full-time and Bobby Ryan now, it gives them another element. Theyre a really good hockey club. Its going to be a good test for us. "Those are the top-echelon teams - Detroit and Ottawa - theyre good measuring sticks for our club." After spending the last few days practising while most of the league got underway Craig Anderson is excited to get the start against the Sabres. "Were ready to get going here," said Anderson. "(Friday) it starts for real. Weve got to show up and the games start to count so theres a little bit of excitement in the room around getting the season started and making sure we get off on the right foot." Fridays game will mark Spezzas official debut as team captain. "Its a huge honour and it cant be understated how big of an honour it is to be a captain in this league," he said. "Im excited about the challenges ahead for me of being the captain and playing a regular season game with the C on will definitely be special." When asked if he cheered on former Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson when Detroit played Buffalo on Wednesday, Spezza was quick to reply: "I love Alf, were good friends, but theyre in our division. I only cheer for the Senators." 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