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Tyre issues cost Ricciardo podium shot
Daniel Ricciardo Crippling tyre degradation cost Daniel Ricciardo an opportunity to challenge for a podium finish at the European Grand Prix in Baku. The Red Bull driver had started Sunday’s race from second on the grid but struggled for outright pace throughout the 51 lap contest, largely due to his RB12 being harsh on its tyres. Both Ricciardo and team-mate Max Verstappen were forced into a two-stop strategy due to the increased tyre wear, while the front runners were able to complete the race with just one stop. Ricciardo held second in the early stages before his super-soft tyres gave up forcing him into the pits for softs on lap 7. The Australian fought his way through the pack...
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