F1 News: Daniel Ricciardo snipes at RB star after X-rated disagreement

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Ricciardo snipes at RB star after X-rated disagreement

The Australian has played down fears of infighting

Originally written by Sam Cook. This version is a translation.

Friday 8 March 2024 05:00

Visa Cash App RB driver Daniel Ricciardo has said that he doesn't want 'conflict' to be a theme in his 2024 campaign, but didn't back down in his disappointment at Yuki Tsunoda.

The Australian clashed with team-mate Tsunoda at the Bahrain Grand Prix after their team gave orders to swap the cars.

Ricciardo was eventually let through by his Japanese team-mate, but was not able to make the pass on Magnussen anyway, causing Tsunoda to get audibly angry.

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The 23-year-old then aggressively made a move on Ricciardo during the cool-down lap, a move which angered Ricciardo and caused him to call Tsunoda a "f****** helmet" over the radio.

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The pair are embroiled in one of the most closely-watched team-mate battles of 2024, with a potential seat alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull up for grabs.

“Look, it’s race one of 24," Ricciardo told media after the race. "Yes, there was a little bit of conflict today, but I don’t want that to set the tone. I think we talk about it now in the briefing, honestly, and hopefully once he’s calmed down, he can say, ‘okay, yeah, I should’ve moved a lap earlier’.

“I’m okay, of course, again, I’m thinking long-term. This is a long season, so we need to be able to work together, so I’m not going to come in there with an angry attitude. It’s just we have to be very honest and realistic that it should’ve happened when they called it.”

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