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Daniel Ricciardo has invoked F1 scandals of old as a last hope to salvage his Singapore Grand Prix, as the embattled RB fights to save his seat.
Daniel Ricciardo humorously expressed his wish for Nelson Piquet Jr to make a comeback at the Singapore Grand Prix following his own disappointing qualifying performance at Marina Bay. Ricciardo, who ended up in P16 for the race, jokingly mentioned hoping for a well-timed safety car and Piquet Jr’s return to the grid. Piquet Jr, son of F1 champion Nelson Sr, is best known for his role in the 2008 Crashgate scandal with Renault. Despite facing uncertainties about his F1 future, Ricciardo acknowledged the missed opportunity during qualifying and expressed frustration at landing in Q1. The Australian driver remained optimistic but admitted his disappointment with the outcome of the session. Ricciardo, facing potential sideline threats, reflected on the day and the unexpected turn of events.
