Daniel Ricciardo says he could never have imagined winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a disappointing qualifying result and revelled in his victory following a "crazy race".
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The Red Bull driver was the beneficiary of a loose headrest for Lewis Hamilton, who had seemed on course for the win, while Formula One championship leader Sebastian Vettel was penalised 10 seconds for shunting title rival Hamilton.
Ricciardo had worked his way into a podium position from 10th on the grid, with the Australian pulling off an audacious move on Williams duo Felipe Massa and Lance Stroll to move into third after the race restarted following a red flag.
And, before celebrating with a customary 'shoey', Ricciardo reflected on an incident-packed race.
"It was a crazy race. We knew podium was a possibility after the restart but did I think I would win today? Absolutely not," he said.
"This is the race we expected last year and we got it today with all the craziness and safety cars.
"Yesterday was disappointing with the mistake but I said we had to stay out of trouble today and that's what we did.
"It was nice to get one car home and on the top step, so thanks to the whole team."
RIC: "We dropped back to P17 at one point. Did I think I'd win then? I'd have put all my money on that *not* happening" #AzerbaijanGP pic.twitter.com/tOhR4IfWGa
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Despite Hamilton's woes, Mercedes had representation on the podium in the form of Valtteri Bottas.
The Finn was last after colliding with Kimi Raikkonen on turn two of the first lap but fought back and pipped Stroll on the final straight to take second.