P1racenews AI automatic summary:
RB Team Principal Laurent Mekies rued the “good steps” Daniel Ricciardo has made going to waste with an unavoidable incident
During the race, Ricciardo was in ninth place when he sustained significant floor damage after a collision with Lance Stroll. Stroll received a 10-second penalty, but it was little consolation as Ricciardo dropped down the order and eventually retired. Yuki Tsunoda’s race also ended prematurely after a contact with Kevin Magnussen sent him spinning. Team principal Mekies expressed disappointment in the incidents and hoped they were isolated occurrences in the competitive midfield. Although Nico Hulkenberg grabbed the final point for Haas, Mekies lamented the missed opportunity for Red Bull to fight for points. Despite the setbacks, Mekies found positives in Red Bull’s recovery during the weekend and Ricciardo’s improved performance.
