Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo (Photo by Edmund So/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
RB driver Daniel Ricciardo made a subtle contribution to Max Verstappen's title bid, stealing the fastest lap point from title rival Lando Norris, in the final laps of the Singapore GP. Verstappen finished second behind race winner Norris, losing seven points to his rival.
Norris held the fastest lap point in the latter stages of the race when RB decided to pit Ricciardo to steal the fastest lap, despite not being in contention for a points-scoring result. This move highlighted the team play between the two sister teams, preventing the McLaren driver from scoring an extra point.
Verstappen thanked Ricciardo over the radio post-race, signifying the importance of a single point in a title battle. Ricciardo was asked about his attempt for the fastest lap in the post-race interview and cheekily suggested that Verstappen owed him a Christmas present if he won the title by a single point.
