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RB brands Ricciardo/Tsunoda Chinese GP crashes “unnecessary”
Red Bull’s hopes of a points finish in Shanghai were shattered when Ricciardo was hit by Lance Stroll and Tsunoda clashed with Kevin Magnussen, resulting in both drivers retiring from the race. Laurent Mekies, RB team principal, criticized the incidents, stating they were avoidable and unnecessary. Mekies expressed his disappointment at the missed opportunity for a strong finish, especially as Ricciardo was performing well. Despite the setbacks, Mekies acknowledged the team’s pace and Ricciardo’s progress. Ricciardo and Tsunoda voiced their frustration with Stroll and Magnussen for the avoidable collisions. The team remains optimistic about their performance and looks forward to future races.
