SECOND PODIUM JOY FOR RENAULT DP WORLD F1 TEAM IN IMOLA

Renault DP World F1 Team secured its second podium of the year following a strong drive from Daniel Ricciardo and daring strategy from the pitwall in today’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. The result moves the team to third in the Constructors’ Championship

Esteban Ocon unfortunately retired from the race on lap 28 following a suspected transmission
problem, which is still to be investigated. The Frenchman had been running close to the top ten in the
early stages of the race but developed an issue that dropped him down the field and ultimately led to
his retirement.
Daniel had started the race from fifth on the grid and immediately gained a place off the line. Running
in fourth on the Pirelli Soft tyre compound, he maintained a gap over Gasly and Leclerc. After Gasly
retired, Daniel was able to pit for new Pirelli Hard tyres and keep position over Leclerc despite strong
pressure from the Ferrari driver. Perez had nipped in ahead of the pair, but luck turned on lap 51 when
the safety car came out for Verstappen’s retirement ahead. As Perez stopped for new tyres, Daniel
gained two positions and held his nerve on older tyres until the flag to claim Renault DP World F1
Team’s second podium and Daniel’s 31st of his career.
Esteban started the race strongly from twelfth on the grid on Pirelli Medium tyres. He held position off
the line and was just two seconds from the top ten when he boxed for a set of Hard tyres. His issues
started soon after and despite several in-car fixes he ultimately retired from the race on lap 28.
Renault DP World F1 Team now has a total of 135 points, placing it third in the Constructors’
Championship with four races to run.
Daniel Ricciardo, started P5, finished P3:
“Two podiums in three races! I’m very happy and I didn’t forget to do the ‘shoey’ this time around! We
were pretty settled in fifth but then Max triggered the safety car. It was the right thing to stay out,
especially after Perez pitted. It is pretty difficult to overtake here and it was worth the risk today: it paid
off. It’s a shame about Esteban as the car was strong today. The result here means we get into third
in the Championship, which is what the team is aiming for. I’m super happy to come away from Imola
with a great podium: big thanks for everyone at the team. No second tattoo this time round though, I
think Cyril’s suffered enough!”
Esteban Ocon, started P12, DNF:
“It was a tough weekend overall, with a succession of bad luck this weekend. We had a few issues this
afternoon. We had a tear off in the brake duct, which meant that we pitted early to take it off and then
we had a gearbox problem. Nonetheless I’m very happy for the team today for this podium again, well
done to Daniel. This is very positive for the team, we are coming strong and it bodes well for the rest
of the season and months to come. We are third in the championship now; we knew this is what we
are fighting for so it’s good to be ending the weekend like this.

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SECOND PODIUM JOY FOR RENAULT DP WORLD F1 TEAM IN IMOLA

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