The impact with the barriers in turn 3 during the FP2 in Holland it seemed to have been less violent than it actually was. The condizioni by Daniel Ricciardo began to cause concern once the driver lowered himself out of the cockpit holding his left arm. The pain prevented him from moving so the marshals helped by escorting him. In the car he is spotted with a bandage on his shoulder and rumors of an imminent replacement begin to circulate. Immediately transported to the medical center, in pain, Ricciardo was then transferred to hospital for tests which confirmed the first impressions and the response, which was difficult to digest.
Broken wrist for Daniel
Immediately, after impacting the barriers, as can be seen from videos circulating on social media, Ricciardo can be seen shaking his head, indicating to the marshals a problem with his left wrist. This perspective makes the situation clearer, which is more complicated than expected. The same staff will find a note with a greeting message and a taped Stroopwafel on Daniel's car in the hope of receiving good news.
But unfortunately, the news coming from the hospital is not good. Hours after the accident, the team confirmed the broken left wrist. Which entails Daniel Ricciardo's non-participation in the Dutch Grand Prix and most likely in Monza. Recovery times are long and Daniel will also have to undergo physiotherapy sessions to regain his strength.
Who will replace him?
One of the most popular questions obviously concerned the name of the replacement. There were those who had speculated about a return of De Vries, on the occasion of the home GP for the Dutchman who was eliminated by Ricciardo himself. However, the choice fell on Liam Lawson, third Red Bull driver. The young man, as confirmed by Motorsport. com he will make his Formula 1 debut in FP3 and for the rest of the weekend.
"He broke something in his hand, so he won't run,” Marko told Motorsport.com. “Lawson will lead. It's difficult for him. It's a shame because the car works well here.”
We take this opportunity to wish a speedy recovery to Daniel and a good debut to Lawson who will also replace him at Fanta F1.
