+ A disappointed Daniel Ricciardo has branded Red Bull’s starts this season as ‘frustrating’ after a poor getaway and tyre blistering conspired to ruin his Russian Grand Prix. Ricciardo, who started sixth, dropped to tenth at the end of the opening lap after a scrappy start at the Sochi Autodrom. The Australian, who spent a large part of the race stuck behind Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso, came home seventh at the chequered flag and admitted his poor start, coupled with heavy tyre blistering, had cost him a better finish in Russia. “The first few laps were pretty hectic and we lost a few places at the start,” Ricciardo said. “We will have to have a look at that, it's nearly the...
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