Ricciardo, Norris and Raikkonen summoned to the stewards

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Daniel Ricciardo, Lando Norris and Kimi Raikkonen were summoned to the French Grand Prix stewards' office following their battle on the final lap of Sunday's race.

The trio, along with Nico Hulkenberg, came together for a mad dash scrap as a result of Norris losing ground because of a hydraulic issue on his McLaren.

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Ricciardo passed Norris on the entry into the Mistral chicane using the kerbs but was outpaced by Raikkonen on the exit. The Renault caught up with the Finn and passed the Alfa Romeo on the right, putting all four wheels off the track, a move that was likely frowned upon by the stewards.

"To be honest, all jokes aside, every time I'm braking late and deep trying to make a move, I'm struggling to pull the car up," said Ricciardo in his defense.

"It's better than the start of the year but I'm still not quite where I was with Red Bull.

"But the thing is, if I don't try, I'm sitting behind him the whole race so I have to try, but when I do try it's sometimes a bit on the limit. I'm obviously trying to keep it on track and not be dirty."

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.