Perhaps the most personable driver in the Formula One paddock, even in adversity, Daniel Ricciardo usually has the ability to ease the pain of setbacks with an endearing, self-deprecating humour. Little wonder then that the Red Bull driver’s thunderous disappointment and anger at the pit-stop error that cost him a win at Monaco in 2016 was so arresting and of such import that two years on, back in Monte Carlo, he is still seeking redemption. This weekend he may just find it.
In 2016, Mercedes had been dominant in the turbo-hybrid era for three years and Red Bull were no closer, except at Monaco where the slow corners and emphasis on downforce was a notable exception.
Written by Giles Richards in Monaco
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/may/24/formula-one-monaco-grand-prix-daniel-ricciardo-red-bull under the title “Daniel Ricciardo seeks Monaco redemption after pit stop error in 2016 | Giles Richards”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
