Ricciardo looking to make amends at the Australian Grand Prix

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20:36, 10 Mar 2020

Daniel Ricciardo's 2019 Australian Grand Prix was memorable for all the wrong reasons but he's looking forward to getting the season underway in Melbourne. Ricciardo is looking forward to spending some time with his friends and family in his home country.

Ricciardo's 2019 season opener was over before it had really began as he was forced onto the grass almost immediately after lights out. He lost his front wing and despite making it back to the pitlane the damage was too much to overcome.

The Renault driver is hoping to make amends at the race at Albert Park.

“It is always special to race in Australia," Ricciardo said.

"I am away a lot all year round so that's why it's nice to spend more time with friends and family.

"The fans in Australia are great and I use their support as extra motivation. I have not always driven the best races in Australia so it has to change. I want a good weekend for me and for Renault."

Pos.	Driver	Team	Points
1	Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli	MercedesMER	156
2	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	115
3	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	106
4	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	75
5	Lando Norris Lando Norris	McLarenMCL	73
6	Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri	McLarenMCL	70
7	Max Verstappen Max Verstappen	Red Bull RacingRBR	55
8	Isack Hadjar Isack Hadjar	Red Bull RacingRBR	37
9	Pierre Gasly Pierre Gasly	AlpineALP	32
10	Liam Lawson Liam Lawson	Racing BullsRCB	28
11	Franco Colapinto Franco Colapinto	AlpineALP	19
12	Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearman	HaasHAA	18
13	Arvid Lindblad Arvid Lindblad	Racing BullsRCB	14
14	Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz	WilliamsWIL	6
15	Alexander Albon Alexander Albon	WilliamsWIL	5
16	Esteban Ocon Esteban Ocon	HaasHAA	3
17	Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto	AudiAUD	2
18	Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso	Aston MartinAST	1
19	Nico Hulkenberg Nico Hulkenberg	AudiAUD	0
20	Valtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas	CadillacCAD	0
21	Sergio Perez Sergio Perez	CadillacCAD	0
22	Lance Stroll Lance Stroll	Aston MartinAST	0

Ricciardo looking to make amends at the Australian Grand Prix

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