WATCH: The Daniel Ricciardo Crash from Another Angle

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Dhruv George

Feb 23, 2019 | 5:25 AM EST

WATCH: The Daniel Ricciardo Crash from Another Angle

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Dhruv George

Feb 23, 2019 | 5:25 AM EST

During the first pre-season test in Barcelona, there were a number of incidents that took place as the drivers tried to get back in the groove of things. Even the likes of Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen were not spared as they spun in separate incidents. However, Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo had a big off on the main straight.

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Now, a new video has surfaced, showing a grandstand view of the crash. Luckily for the Australian, he avoided clattering the barrier and was able to limp back to the pits.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX3D7WpCwbw&feature=youtu.be

As per normal, he opened the DRS and things looked fine. It went very wrong in the braking zone as the DRS flap flew off and broke in two pieces.

As he tried to turn into the first corner, the helpless car snapped sideways and another one bites the dust.

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Dhruv George is EssentiallySports’ foremost authority on motorsport and a founding member of the outlet’s NASCAR desk. A Journalism graduate fluent in English and French, he brings over eight years of motorsports journalism experience covering everything from high-octane NASCAR battles to the finesse of Formula 1 and MotoGP. His extensive paddock access has earned him exclusive interviews with top names such as F1’s Pierre Gasly and Moto2’s Tony Arbolino, cementing his reputation as a trusted voice among racing fans. Known for his candid opinions, Dhruv isn’t afraid to tackle contentious officiating calls, most recently defending Joey Logano after the DYL penalty in Phoenix. Before focusing on NASCAR as a Senior Writer, Dhruv contributed extensively to EssentiallySports’ coverage of F1 and NASCAR, building a versatile and impactful sports portfolio.

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