Emotional Ricciardo welcomed with loud applause after heroics in Singapore GP

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Daniel Ricciardo gets applause from VCARB after Singapore GP
23 September at 08:30
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  • Nicole Mulder

It was a tough Grand Prix weekend for everyone in Singapore, but it might've been that little bit harder for Daniel Ricciardo. The VCARB driver raced, knowing it could be his last Formula 1 Grand Prix. He finished far away from the points, but he did secure the fastest lap at the end of the race around the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Ricciardo gets applause from VCARB

An emotional Ricciardo spoke to the media after the race. He said he hoped he could help Max Verstappen by keeping the extra point for the fastest lap away from Lando Norris. Team boss Laurent Mekies said he wanted this to give his driver a moment to savour should it turn out to be his last F1 race.

After the race, Ricciardo was warmly welcomed by his team. The Australian returned to the garage to loud applause, where team members hugged and patted him on the back.

This article has been created in collaboration with Matt Gretton