F1 News: Reason Behind Daniel Ricciardo's 41-Second Pit Stop In Saudi Arabia Revealed

Daniel Ricciardo suffered an excruciating 41-second pit stop in Saudi Arabia.

Daniel Ricciardo experienced a significant setback in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to an unusually long pit stop. The incident, which was not initially explained during the broadcast, has been clarified through newly released footage and team statements.

Key Takeaways:

• Daniel Ricciardo faced a challenging race in Saudi Arabia, significantly impacted by a 41-second pit stop.
• The Visa Cash App RB team acknowledged a tyre issue during Ricciardo's pit stop, placing him at the back of the grid.
• Despite the setback, Ricciardo remains optimistic about future races, citing positive signs within the team.

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Daniel Ricciardo encountered a series of unfortunate events during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, culminating in a frustrating race weekend. Amidst the chaos of the race, a pivotal moment occurred during a safety car period when Ricciardo's team, Visa Cash App RB, faced a critical issue during a pit stop. This resulted in a prolonged 41-second stop, drastically affecting Ricciardo's position and ultimately relegating him to the back of the pack.

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Reflecting on the race in the team's race review, Ricciardo shared his thoughts, stating:

“It was a tough race and overall, a tough weekend, which is very frustrating. During the Safety Car time, when almost everyone pitted, we had a slow pit stop and a few laps from the end, I made a mistake and hit too much kerb in Turn 1, which caused a spin. I’m staying optimistic though, as I know we have some positive signs and we just need to polish our package up. We have a week off now, and there will be a big push from everyone to get it right and make sure we have a good package for the next race. I know the team wants it as badly as I do. I’m excited to go back racing in Melbourne, so let’s get ready for it.”

The broadcast missed a 41 second pitstop for Daniel Ricciardo during the #SaudiArabianGP.#F1 #Formula1 pic.twitter.com/ZbKOAy5RrU

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Alan Permane, the racing director for VCARB, shed further light on the situation, explaining the technical difficulties encountered during the pit stop. 

"Regarding Daniel’s race, we had a problem with the tyres during his pitstop and it put him at the back of the field, from here it was difficult to move forward," he remarked.

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