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Carlos Sainz believes his fellow drivers are deliberately impending during qualifying, but Daniel Ricciardo laughs off any accusations.
Daniel Ricciardo dismissed Carlos Sainz’s accusations of deliberate impeding during qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Sainz claimed that multiple drivers intentionally hindered his performance, but Ricciardo stated that Sainz is often involved in such incidents. Ricciardo also expressed his belief that following another car has become more challenging this year compared to 2022. Both drivers will start towards the back of the grid, with Ricciardo hoping that Sainz’s frustration won’t affect their race and jokingly suggesting that Sainz should tread lightly with his left foot to avoid upsetting others and help him out.
