The VCARB01 car of Daniel Ricciardo was unexpectedly rear-ended by Lance Stroll during a new safety car restart.
RB had hopes of scoring valuable points during the race. However, both drivers failed to perform well over the weekend, resulting in a total of zero points in the sprint race. During the Grand Prix, Stroll collided with Ricciardo’s car on the new safety car restart.
Ricciardo’s race in Shanghai was interrupted due to the unexpected incident caused by Stroll. As they restarted under the safety car, Stroll hit the rear of Ricciardo’s VCARB01 near the first corner. Ricciardo braked earlier than Stroll expected, resulting in the collision. The impact caused Ricciardo’s rear to momentarily lift off the ground and suffer damage.
The incident affected Ricciardo’s performance in low-speed corners, causing him to lose positions and struggle around the Shanghai circuit. Stroll’s AMR24 chassis did not suffer significant damage, but he also dropped in the standings and is currently in last place.
Magnussen caused Tsunoda’s spin during the new restart, and Stroll rear-ended Ricciardo. The incident had a major impact on Ricciardo’s car, making it difficult for him to compete on the circuit. Ricciardo communicated through the team radio about the damage to the bottom of the chassis. Additionally, he struggled to navigate the low-speed corners of the Shanghai circuit.
Ricciardo’s loss of control in the corners hindered his ability to maneuver on the circuit. Consequently, the 34-year-old driver had to retire from the Chinese GP, resulting in a disappointing end to the race. Ricciardo was showing promising results compared to his Japanese teammate, but the incident cost the team a significant number of points for the Chinese weekend.
Yuki Tsunoda also faced a similar incident during the new safety car restart and had to retire from the race. As a result, RB leaves the Chinese weekend without scoring any points. Furthermore, Ricciardo’s tough season continues as he encounters another disappointing situation. This could lead to questions about his position at the top of motorsport.
