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What forced Ricciardo to make a wrong-handed Dutch GP start

Article To news overview © McLaren Daniel Ricciardo was worried his Dutch Grand Prix was over before it even began as a clutch paddle problem forced the McLaren driver to do the start with his left hand. The Australian started from 10th on the grid at Zandvoort, eventually coming home in 11th. Although Ricciardo finished outside the points, he almost didn't start at all as he couldn't engage first gear. "There were some stressful moments at the start," Ricciardo told RacingNews365.com and other members of the media. "We have two clutch paddles. You have your preferred one and if you are right-handed you would probably choose the right-hand one for the start. "That one...
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