Daniel Ricciardo is OUT of the Dutch Grand Prix with a broken wrist after smashing into barrier during Friday’s practice… with Liam Lawson replacing Australian in the AlphaTauri hotseat

Daniel Ricciardo has been ruled out of Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix after he was taken to hospital with an injured left hand.

The Australian crashed his AlphaTauri in second practice – an innocuous enough accident, other than for the fact he failed to release his grip from the steering wheel on impact with the wall.

‘Ah, f***, my hand,’ exclaimed the Australian after the smash at the banked Turn Three.

The 34-year-old was taken to hospital for checks, his left-arm in a sling, and later it was confirmed he had broken his wrist.

Daniel Ricciardo was taken to hospital after smashing into barrier and injuring his hand

Ricciardo failed to release his grip from the steering wheel on impact with the wall

The Australian crashed his AlphaTauri in second practice at the Dutch Grand Prix

It is believed he will be replaced by Liam Lawson with the New Zealander to make his Formula One debut.

The second session was suspended after just 10 minutes when Oscar Piastri and AlphaTauri’s Ricciardo crashed out at the same corner.

Australian Piastri, who has enjoyed an impressive rookie campaign, lost control of his McLaren through the banked left-handed Turn 3 before slamming into the barriers.

Moments later, Ricciardo, who appeared distracted by the sight of Piastri’s wounded McLaren, locked up under braking before following his compatriot into the tyre wall.

Both men played no further part in the running as their damaged cars were towed back to their respective garages.

Ricciardo was still holding the steering wheel as he hit the wall and he was taken to the medical centre. He was then pictured leaving with his left arm in a sling, and was subsequently taken to a nearby hospital for further checks on his wrist.

The Australian will now sit out the remainder of the weekend.