Daniel Ricciardo’s Australian Grand Prix jinx struck again on Friday with the Red Bull driver handed a three-place grid penalty for his home race for going too fast during red flag conditions. Stewards, who also gave the Australian two penalty points, said the breach occurred during the day’s second practice session at Albert Park. Ricciardo had admitted an error in reading his dashboard display, they added: “The Stewards thoroughly reviewed the breach and found that the driver slowed significantly, such that no danger was created, and that the driver proceeded with due care,” stewards said in a statement. “The Stewards therefore are imposing a lesser penalty than usual, and...
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