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Ricciardo handed reprimand for risky pitlane weaving

Daniel Ricciardo indulged in a strange maneuver while driving down the pitlane in Saturday’s final British GP practice, a move that yielded a formal reprimand from the stewards.

In the early stages of the wet FP3 session at Silverstone, Ricciardo was observed weaving his car down the pitlane’s fast lane.

While seemingly an attempt to keep his tyres warm, the stewards deemed it an unnecessary risk and a potential safety hazard.

After reviewing video footage, team radio communications, and in-car video evidence, the stewards issued Ricciardo with his first reprimand of the season.

To his credit, the RB charger took full responsibility for his actions.

“The team instructed the driver to keep the temperatures up in the tyres on the way into the pits and the driver chose to weave when in the fast lane,” read the stewards’ statement.

“A number of other team personnel were present in other team pits immediately adjacent to the fast lane and there was the risk that the weaving of Car 3 might have resulted in contact with these personnel, especially considering the wet conditions.

“The driver of Car 3 acknowledged that his actions ‘were not a good look’ and assured the Stewards that they would never see him repeat those actions.”

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing safety in the pit lane, particularly in challenging weather conditions.

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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.

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