In a heated post-race interview, Daniel Ricciardo expressed his frustration with Lance Stroll's refusal to take responsibility for their collision during the Chinese Grand Prix. The incident occurred as the cars were preparing to restart the race on lap 27 after a lock-up from Fernando Alonso caused a domino effect of braking among the drivers.

Stroll, driving for Aston Martin, crashed into the back of Ricciardo's RB car, causing severe damage that led to the retirement of both drivers. Initially, Stroll blamed another driver for the concertina effect, unaware that it was actually Alonso's mistake. However, the FIA stewards disagreed with Stroll's assessment and issued him a 10-second time penalty and two penalty points, bringing his total up to seven in the past 12 months.

Ricciardo, who had hoped for a strong points finish in the race, was dismayed by Stroll's reluctance to acknowledge his role in the incident, especially after reviewing the replays that showed Stroll failing to pay attention. Ricciardo criticized Stroll for not looking at him and only focusing on the apex of Turn 14. He found it frustrating that Stroll didn't take into account the situation and the fact that they were behind a safety car.

Stroll's radio comments further infuriated Ricciardo, as Stroll seemed to blame the Australian driver for the collision. This remark intensified Ricciardo's anger, stating that if Stroll comes after him in the media, he will respond accordingly.

However, Stroll clarified that his "idiot" comments were not directed at Ricciardo specifically. Stroll claimed that everyone suddenly hit the brakes, and he happened to be behind Ricciardo when it occurred. He highlighted the concertina effect as a contributing factor that should have been considered by the stewards.

The stewards, in their verdict, concluded that Stroll should have anticipated the pace of the cars in front, including Ricciardo's, and adjusted his braking accordingly. They determined that Stroll was predominantly to blame for the collision, which ultimately led to Ricciardo's retirement from the race.

The intense exchange between Ricciardo and Stroll has stirred up conversation among fans and experts alike, with many questioning Stroll's refusal to accept responsibility for the incident. As the Autosport community continues to dissect the aftermath of the collision, it remains to be seen how this incident will affect the relationship between the two drivers moving forward.