Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo gives the thumbs-up to team orders

The Guardian

Sebastian Vettel pulled over for the Australian in China ‘It’s our responsibility to obey it,’ says Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo believes drivers should respect team orders during a grand prix unless they are "completely out of order". The Australian’s Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel has been told in each of the past two races to allow Ricciardio to pass him and made clear his displeasure at the most recent grand prix, in China.

Vettel replied to the command by stating "Tough luck!" before relenting once the circumstances were explained.

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