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The AlphaTauri driver suffered a difficult race after picking up debris early in the opening stages of the race.
Daniel Ricciardo considered retiring from the United States Grand Prix after sustaining significant damage to his AlphaTauri. This was his first race back after missing five races due to a hand injury, which he suffered during practice for the Dutch GP. Liam Lawson filled in for him during his recovery period, and Red Bull ensured that Ricciardo had enough time to heal properly before returning. Ricciardo struggled to use his right hand to exit the car on Saturday, indicating that he was still cautious due to the fracture. During the early stages of the race, the Australian picked up debris in his front wing, the source of which remains unknown. This severely impacted his race, and he admitted that their car was already struggling to be among the top 10 even without the damage. Initially contemplating retirement, Ricciardo decided to continue after the team removed the lodged debris during his pit stop. He ultimately finished in 15th place due to disqualifications.
Source: RacingNews 365
