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Daniel Ricciardo confident he will avoid engine penalty in Hungary

BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Daniel Ricciardo expects to be able to fight for victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix without penalties despite his engine failure at Hockenheim.

Ricciardo's car slowed to a halt during the race in Germany, raising fears of engine component changes and a drop down the grid at Hockenheimring, one of Red Bull's strongest circuits on the calendar. Although any penalty would significantly impact the Australian's chances of fighting for his third win of the season, he is staying confident.

"It shouldn't," he said about the prospect of being penalised. "We still have another engine which is fine at the moment.