Australian Red Bull Racing driver Daniel Ricciardo has retired from the Russian Formula One grand prix on the fifth lap.

Ricciardo told his team over the radio that “my right rear brake’s on fire”.

Soon after, he was instructed by his team to drive slowly to the pits, where he was withdrawn from the race.

Ricciardo started from fifth position on the grid at the Sochi circuit on Sunday.

It is the second grand prix of the season the Australian has had to retire during a race after also suffering mechanical problems at the Australian grand prix in Melbourne.