Daniel Ricciardo says he is hoping for more close on-track battles this season, after a dramatic fight with Fernando Alonso in the closing stages of last weekend's German Grand Prix. The Aussie appreciates the praise from Alonso after their wheel-to-wheel scrap, adding that he is pleased he can demonstrate that he can race hard but fair. 'When there is respect amongst drivers in the paddock, you have had a good fight with someone and it has been clean, hard and fair, both drivers take satisfaction,' he said. 'Whether you win or lose the battle, you still have a sense of satisfaction if you have been in a good fight. Obviously to hear it from someone like Fernando [Alonso], world champion...
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