FORMULA 1: Ricciardo Apologises to Sainz in Classy Gesture

Published: Monday April 25 2022
Despite the reporting of a fair chunk of media, Ricciardo headed down to the Ferrari garage after the race to apologise to Sainz after their first lap collision of his own free-will

Despite the reporting of a fair chunk of media, Ricciardo headed down to the Ferrari garage after the race to apologise to Sainz after their first lap collision of his own free-will.

Speaking after the race Ricciardo publicly apologised and mentioned his intent to seek out the Ferrari driver personally to apologise.

โ€œWhat happened from memory was I got onto the kerb, I know itโ€™s going to bottle up at some point, so tried to give myself a little bit more space,โ€ Ricciardo said.

โ€œBut I think as soon as I got onto it, I just started sliding straight off it and then slid up into the track, and obviously then went into Carlos.

โ€œIโ€™ll see if I could have done anything different. Itโ€™s tough because you go slower into Turn 1, you be more cautious and then someoneโ€™s going to probably do the same to you, or you might put yourself in a more sandwiched position.

โ€œI went into [Turn] 1 feeling like it was all under control. Obviously it wasnโ€™t, but for now Iโ€™ll go and see Carlos and apologise. Itโ€™s not fun to ruin your day but also someone elseโ€™s, so one of those days.โ€

Sainz later confirmed the visit from Ricciardo saying it wasn’t done behind closed doors with other team members there to receive the apology

โ€œThe mechanics were all with me and we all thanked him for the gesture,โ€ Sainz told reporters.

โ€œThatโ€™s why thereโ€™s no hard feelings with Daniel. What happened with him could have happened to anyone out there today but unfortunately it had to happen to me. Itโ€™s how it is. The incident has really no mystery to it. What happened is very clear to everyone.โ€

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