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Daniel Ricciardo says his top four finish in the sprint let him put a “couple of middle fingers up” to critics even though he then dropped out in Q1 at the Miami Grand Prix. The Australian had a st…
Daniel Ricciardo expressed satisfaction with his top four finish in the sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix, viewing it as a response to critics. Despite his strong sprint performance, Ricciardo faced challenges in qualifying for the grand prix and will start last due to a grid penalty. He emphasized the significance of his sprint result, highlighting the competitive edge it showcased. Ricciardo acknowledged the disappointment of going from a high in the sprint to a low in qualifying, comparing his experience to Lando Norris’s struggles. Despite the setbacks in qualifying, Ricciardo remained positive about the overall weekend and aimed to understand the issues for the race. He attributed the lack of grip in qualifying to an unforeseen challenge and expressed frustration at not being able to maximize performance on the second set of tires.
