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Daniel Ricciardo: China win proved I'm ready to win F1 title

Daniel Ricciardo says he seized the initiative to claim the Chinese Grand Prix in the same way he would to win the Formula One world championship if given the opportunity.

Ricciardo claimed another unlikely race victory in Shanghai, storming from sixth to first in the closing laps for Red Bull's first win of 2018. It was the Australian's sixth career win; the previous five also came in thrilling circumstances.

The result came courtesy of another of Ricciardo's trademarks, with brilliant overtakes on Mercedes pair Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas. After the race he said the display should convince people of his championship pedigree.