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Ricciardo admits to “race rust” on F1 return from injury
Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo qualified 11th for his first race since injuring his hand in a crash at the Dutch Grand Prix. He started 10th after George Russell’s penalty but dropped to 12th at the start and remained there for the entire race. Ricciardo expressed mixed feelings about his return, saying that he enjoyed being back on the grid but admitted to having some “race rust.” He acknowledged that there were some race reads he missed and areas for improvement but overall felt happy with his qualifying performance. Ricciardo also mentioned that his hand did not pose any issues during the race and that the extra break before his return gave him confidence and helped him avoid making excuses.
Source: motorsport
