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SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA – JULY 01: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren F1 looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on July 01, 2021 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
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SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA – JULY 01: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren F1 looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on July 01, 2021 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
Singapore GP has been full of safety cars and Virtual Safety cars. Typical, isn’t it? This might have frustrated a lot of teams, but McLaren is definitely not one of them. With both Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon out of the Singapore GP, it’s a race that could significantly help out McLaren in the constructor’s championship.
Yuki Tsunoda’s crash meant both Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris got a cheap pit stop. This allowed them to come out of the pits in P6 and P4 respectively, with Max Verstappen sandwiched between the two McLarens. It was obvious that Max was going to go for it from the get-go.
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But, a lock-up forced him to drop down the grid, allowing Daniel Ricciardo to tuck behind teammate Lando Norris. We were expecting both these drivers to fight it out. But a radio message, instructing Daniel to hold position, spoiled the party for every F1 enthusiast.
McLaren might have been able to take 4th position in the constructor’s championship but Daniel will definitely not be happy with how things transpired during the race. Zak Brown and Andreas Seidl will have some explaining to do during the debrief.
Daniel Ricciardo’s army launch a verbal attack on McLaren
The Australian will be leaving McLaren at the end of the season. He would have wanted to leave his impression on this race. But things didn’t go Ricciardo’s way. This has angered the Daniel Ricciardo faithful.
Fans have gone on Twitter to express their discontent with the decision.
DANIEL JUST TOLD TOM HE HAD FRESHER TYRES AND COULD HAVE A GO AT THE FERRARI AND THEY TOLD HIM TO HOLD POSITION FUCK MCLAREN
— bella³ (@danielshoey) October 2, 2022
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— ece ③ (@ricciardopics) October 2, 2022
THEY HAVE TOLD DANIEL TO HOLD POSITION ARE YOU DHSJSKSKS
— chlo (@formulachlo) October 2, 2022
he was literally fourth tenths behind and got told to hold position. have shame.
— javi (@ricrodeo) October 2, 2022
? u told him to hold position https://t.co/Sqfc8Ssk04
— wina (@rebahannt) October 2, 2022
Another one defending Daniel wrote, “And then people wonder why he has more points. Bc when he’s up there he always has to hold position. Overrated.”
And then people wonder why he has more points. Bc when he’s up there he always has to hold position. Overrated.
— dannyricc usa (@formula1season) October 2, 2022
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maybe if you didn’t order him to hold position you fucking idiots https://t.co/F95sxC353F
— maria (@messyricciardo) October 2, 2022
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This is definitely not something we want to see during a race. All the fans want to see the drivers go for it and not be told to hold position. What did you guys think of McLaren’s call?
