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Red Bull operate a policy whereby they alternate which driver is the lead car on track during qualifying, and can theoretically benefit from a tow from the driver in front. Max Verstappen left the pits first in France, so it was Ricciardo’s turn for the team's 'home' race in Austria.
However, with Austria’s uniquely short track offering the chance for three rather than two runs in Q3, Ricciardo felt it fair that Verstappen should give him the benefit of running behind on at least one run.
Late in the session, Ricciardo slowed in a bid to encourage Verstappen to overtake, but the Dutchman held his position. That prompted the Australian – who ended up two places behind his team mate in P7 – to express his disappointment, though he admitted he should have spoken to the team about the qualifying plan in greater detail beforehand.
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