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The latest in our throwback series before every grand prix takes us back to the 2014 Belgian Grand Prix – where Mercedes tensions bubbled over and Daniel Ricciardo took the spoils.
After the Monaco incident, tension grew between Hamilton and Rosberg, culminating in a heated confrontation at the Belgian GP, where Daniel Ricciardo emerged as the victor. The rivalry had already seen numerous clashes by the summer break, with controversies in Monaco and Hungary. In the race, Rosberg’s actions sent Hamilton out of contention, allowing Ricciardo to secure a surprise win. Despite Rosberg’s efforts to recover, a stroke of bad luck hindered his progress, ultimately leading to Ricciardo’s back-to-back victory. The aftermath saw mixed emotions, with Ricciardo celebrating while Rosberg faced backlash from the fans at the podium.
