Daniel Ricciardo Takes Grid Penalty for Australian GP

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-Chief

Red Bull Racing’s Daniel Ricciardo will start the Australian Grand Prix from 15^th position after being handed a five-place grid penalty for a gearbox change.

The 27-year-old Aussie spun in Turn 14 during Q3 on Saturday and backed his RB13 into the barrier, causing significant damage to the rear. Since he didn’t officially turn a lap during the session, Ricciardo was previously set to start the race from 10^th.

The penalty pushes Force India’s Sergio Perez up to 10^th and slid Nico Hulkenberg, Fernando Alonso, Esteban Ocon and Marcus Ericsson up one spot in the starting grid as well.

The race can be seen on NBCSN with coverage starting at midnight ET and light out coming at 1 a.m. ET.