Ricciardo aiming to be "back where Renault deserve to be" in Russia

Renault star Daniel Ricciardo has said he's determined to get "back to where Renault deserve to be" in Russia, as the Aussie disappointingly finished 14th in Singapore after suffering a puncture which dropped him down the order.

The seven-time Grand Prix winner started the night race in 20th but quickly climbed up the order, picking off drivers left and right as he was in eighth place in the 34th lap. Then, when making a move for seventh on Antonio Giovinazzi, he banged wheels and got a puncture, forcing him to make a second pit stop and dropping him back again.

A frustrating end to a promising race, with Ricciardo now determined to make amends this weekend in Sochi.

"Sochi is quite a cool track as it’s very flat and open; almost directly opposite to the close walls and bumps in Singapore," the 30-year-old said when looking ahead to this weekend.