14
Nov
2022
Ricciardo gets Abu Dhabi grid drop after Magnussen Brazil F1 clash
On the first lap of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Ricciardo appeared to make a late lunge on the Haas driver into the tight Turn 8 right-hander.
Ricciardo tried to back out of the move but misjudged the situation and couldn’t avoid tagging Magnussen’s right-rear, which sent the Dane into a spin.
Magnussen’s car then rolled back into the path of Ricciardo, punting the Australian into the barriers and meaning both drivers retired on the spot.
The FIA’s stewards…