F1 News: Daniel Ricciardo On "F**king S**t" Rules That Ruined His Race

Daniel Ricciardo's frustration with FIA regulations at the Brazilian Grand Prix highlighted a need for a reevaluation of the rules affecting competition following race incidents.

Daniel Ricciardo expressed his disappointment with FIA regulations after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, where a red flag incident forced him to start a lap down. The Australian driver criticized the rules for hindering his and fellow driver Oscar Piastri's chances to compete effectively in the race.

Key Takeaways

• Daniel Ricciardo and Oscar Piastri faced setbacks after a collision on the first lap led to a red flag, causing them to repair their cars in the pit lane and restart a lap behind.
• Ricciardo aired his grievances over team radio, voicing his frustration with the regulations that he believes are "f**king sh**."
• Post-race, Ricciardo articulated that the incident "exposed a flaw" in the current rules, questioning the practicality of the regulation in larger incidents involving more cars.

In the aftermath of a tumultuous start at the Brazilian Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo's critique of the FIA has reignited debate about the fairness of certain regulations in Formula 1. The race at the iconic Interlagos circuit was thrown into disarray following an opening lap crash involving Alex Albon and Kevin Magnussen. This incident caused considerable damage to Ricciardo’s AlphaTauri and Piastri's McLaren, necessitating a red flag and prompting repairs that confined both drivers to start the subsequent race from the pit lane.

Under current FIA rules, cars that are serviced during a red flag must rejoin the race from the pits, effectively placing them a lap down from the pack. This rule left Ricciardo and Piastri with scant hope of securing points, a circumstance that Ricciardo vehemently decried over the team radio, decrying the regulations that left them disadvantaged. 

“Alright. I could rant and explain how f***king sh** these rules are but we all know it. So sorry for you guys. You did a great job repairing the car.”

Continuing, he said:

“I think firstly, it exposed a flaw or something in the rules because I didn’t feel like we ever did a racing lap and then you already start the race a lap down.

“Oscar and I fell victim to that today. Okay, it’s two of us today, but if 15 cars had damage and had to do what we did, are they going to start a race with 15 cars a lap down?