At the start of the week when the Canadian Grand Prix should have taken place MotorsportWeek.com reflects on one of its thrillers, which happened six years ago today (Monday), and resulted in a popular maiden win for Daniel Ricciardo. The background The opening third of the 2014 Formula 1 season had been revolutionary, controversial, and opinion-splitting. The overhaul to the regulations, most notably the introduction of 1.6 litre V6 power units, had shaken up the competitive order. There were regular complaints over the noise in comparison to the V8s that had been replaced. The appendages on the front of some cars were an eyesore, while the issue of weight – given the heavy nature of...
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