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Opening lap damage halted Ricciardo charge

Daniel Ricciardo Damage sustained on the opening lap of the Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix prevented Daniel Ricciardo from charging through the field like team-mate Max Verstappen. Starting 18th after Red Bull elected to take new engine components in Sochi, Ricciardo initially failed to make progress off the line. Then, while attempting to put a move on a McLaren later on the opening lap, the Australian struck debris and damaged his front wing. Carrying the damage for much of the race, it saw Ricciardo unable to match the pace of his team-mate and therefore slowed his progress through the field to finish sixth at the flag. 'I guess the realistic only other position was Max's,' he said. 'But...
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