XPB Images Daniel Ricciardo has revealed the power loss he suffered in the second practice for the Austrian Grand Prix happened because his Red Bull R12 was still in the engine mode used in the wet. Heavy rain swept across the Red Bull Ring 10 minutes into the afternoon session, with all drivers quickly retreating to the pits. Improving conditions then allowed drivers to head back out on track, first on the intermediate tyres and finally on slicks. But as Ricciardo set off for a final run on the ultrasoft compound, the Australian immediately reported a loss of power on his car. “When I left the pits I commented I didn’t have power but I was just in the wrong mode...
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