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Ricciardo: Hand “no excuse” for “miserable” Austin F1 comeback
Daniel Ricciardo finished 17th at the Austin Grand Prix and gained two places after Hamilton and Leclerc were disqualified. It was his first race back since August due to a hand injury. Ricciardo felt that his lack of fitness was a bigger issue during the race. He mentioned that he felt worse after the Saturday sprint race and that the hand was not an excuse for his performance. Ricciardo’s final stint was affected by debris that damaged his brake duct, causing a loss of aerodynamic load. He expressed frustration with the timing of his pitstop and the damage to his car. Ricciardo believed that the back-to-back races in Austin, Mexico, and Brazil would be beneficial for his fitness. He acknowledged the lack of communication during the race and felt that there were some positive takeaways from the weekend. He expressed confidence that he would perform better in the next race.
Source: motorsport
