Daniel Ricciardo’s X-rated rant at Lance Stroll after Chinese Grand Prix incident (Sky Sports)

Daniel Ricciardo launched an X-rated rant about Lance Stroll after the Aston Martin driver slammed into the back of his RB under safety car conditions during the Chinese Grand Prix. The incident occurred as the cars approached the hairpin towards the end of the lap, with Stroll failing to stop in time and crashing into Ricciardo’s car. The Australian driver was left fuming when he heard that Stroll had initially blamed him for the incident over the radio.

Ricciardo expressed his frustration, stating, “The only thing you’ve got to do is watch the car in front. We can’t predict what the leader’s going to do. The race doesn’t start until the control line. I’m doing my best not to say what I want to say, but f*** that guy. And I’m being nice, too! But if that’s what he thinks…”

Oscar Piastri also suffered damage as a result of the collision, and he too criticized Stroll for the incident. Stroll, who is often criticized due to his father’s ownership of the team, has faced backlash for his performance this season. Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert defended Stroll, acknowledging his past achievements but also highlighting the need for improvement and consistency.

The incident between Ricciardo and Stroll has sparked controversy and debate within the F1 community. With tensions running high, all eyes will be on how the drivers and teams handle the aftermath of the collision. Stay tuned to Sky Sports for all the latest updates and exclusive access to Formula One races.