Ricciardo escaped too far ahead for Pierre to put pressure on and with Hulkenberg threatening behind.
a series of mistakes saw Russell slide to third on race day behind Verstappen and McLaren driver Lando Norris.
returned to the pits as the stewards noted Leclerc over a potential tyre usage issue.
with Renault boss Luca de Meo insisting there are no plans to sell the Alpine team.