Daniel Ricciardo's Monaco Grand Prix weekend has gotten off to a bad start, crashing in the second practice session on Friday.
The Circuit de Monaco is renowned as a difficult track, with drivers allowed no margin for error as they race around the tight streets of Monte Carlo.
Ricciardo became unstuck on the famous swimming pool chicane, losing control and slamming sideways into the crash barriers.
The incident occurred on his first proper lap of the second session and drew the red flag, with the damage ruling the Australian out for the remainder of the session.
Fortunately, he walked away uninjured from the incident.
Watch Daniel Ricciardo's crash below:
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Ricciardo appeared to lose his back end going through the chicane, colliding into the guard rail before sliding down the track, losing his front-left wheel in the process.
Speaking after the crash, the 32-year-old shared his perspective on the incident.
"It was strange," Ricciardo said.
"I think if anyone crashes there you normally see on the exit if they take maybe too much kerb in Turn 14 and then lose the car.
"But I already started losing the car pretty much before Turn 13.
"We pushed a little too far probably in a couple of areas with the set-up.
"We had a good morning and obviously you try a few things for FP2 to try and maximise a bit more performance but let's say we overstepped it and you don't know until you try it."
Prior to the crash, Ricciardo enjoyed a strong first practice session.
The Australian finished seventh fastest, two spots behind his McLaren teammate Lando Norris.
Charles Leclerc, meanwhile, showcased his 2022 form at his home Grand Prix, topping the times in both sessions.
Qualifying will take place from 12:00am (AEST) on Sunday, May 29.
