Brawn backs stewards decision saying Ricciardo was a passenger in Red Bull crash

Ross Brawn believes Daniel Ricciardo was “a passenger” in the Red Bull crash between the two team-mates. According to the sporting chief, the collision with Verstappen wasn’t helped by the current aerodynamic rules.

The accident occurred after plenty of jostling between the two Red Bulls. Daniel Ricciardo ended up running into the back of Max Verstappen under breaking. The collision retired both of the cars.

“I don’t want to comment on who might be held responsible - but I do think the stewards’ decision to reprimand both drivers was the right course of action,” said Brawn.

The incident which highlights the need for a change in aerodynamics couldn’t have arrived at a better time for Brawn and Liberty Media’s proposed changes coming in 2021 and next season.

“While this was a very severe example, it did highlight the need of finding a way to develop the rules and make the cars more raceable in these conditions,” added Brawn.