Ricciardo glory contrasts with Verstappen misfortune


Formula One - F1 - Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Baku, Azerbaijan - June 25, 2017. Red Bull Racing Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia celebrates his victory. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili

BAKU (Reuters) - Daniel Ricciardo's unexpected triumph contrasted starkly with Max Verstappen's latest early exit with mechanical problems as Red Bull pondered a day of mixed fortunes at Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

To cap another frustrating weekend for the team's Dutch starlet Verstappen, the 19-year-old was forced to retire on lap 11 with major engine troubles forcing him into his fourth retirement in the last six races.

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