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Daniel Ricciardo started the Austin Formula 1 sprint race in the top 10 but finished 12th. And found plenty to criticise in his racecraft afterwards
Daniel Ricciardo, known for his late overtakes, is lacking racecraft upon his return to Formula 1 after a hand injury. In the Austin sprint race, he dropped from 10th to 12th after getting stuck behind Alex Albon in Turn 1. Ricciardo had a back-and-forth battle with Lance Stroll, ultimately overtaking him but feeling disappointed with his earlier racecraft. He admits to having some race rust and missing race reads. Although he could have adjusted his line in Turn 1, it wasn’t a glaring missed opportunity, and he showed good defense against Fernando Alonso later on. His rustiness and lack of experience this year may have cost him, but it was a good warm-up race for the following day.
Source: The Race
