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Ricciardo: Albon clash a “singular moment”, not part of tough start to F1 2024
The eight-time grand prix winner was expected to lead the RB charge in F1 this season but has faced challenges and been outperformed by teammate Yuki Tsunoda. A clash with Albon at Suzuka resulted in both drivers hitting the barriers on the opening lap. Ricciardo emphasized that the incident was not a reflection of his overall poor performance this season. He expressed disappointment but remained focused on improving in the upcoming races. Ricciardo regretted starting the race on medium tires, believing soft tires would have been more advantageous. Looking back, he acknowledged that starting on soft tires would have been a better strategic decision.
