
Horner delivers verdict on Ricciardo Red Bull race return
Horner delivers verdict on Ricciardo Red Bull race return

Christian Horner has played down the chances of Daniel Ricciardo returning to a Red Bull race seat for 2024.
The Australian left McLaren at the end of the season to begin a sabbatical from a full-time F1 role, instead rejoining Red Bull as the team's third driver.
The position will see Ricciardo assist in the team's development as well as fulfilling corporate and marketing responsibilities whilst he assesses a potential return to racing the year after.
The possibility of a drive with the team took on added credence after tensions rose between Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez at the end of the season.
But asked whether positive signs in Ricciardo's new role would open the door for a Red Bull reprieve for the eight-time race winner, Horner succinctly replied: "No."
READ MORE...Horner reviews 'up and down' Red Bull dominance
He added: "Daniel's contract is very specific for a specific reason, and we have a contract with Checo for the next two years.
"What the partnership of Max and Checo has produced has been phenomenal for us.
"The five one-two finishes this year, the constructors’ championship that we hadn't won for eight years, is a phenomenal achievement.
"The combination of both drivers, the points contributions of the two drivers, they do have a good relationship.
"They've raced well for the team and we've got no reason to see that being any different tomorrow or for the duration of their contractual commitment to the team thereafter."
Horner assesses Perez improvement
Perez joined Red Bull in 2021 after the team dropped Alex Albon, with the Mexican earning a two-year contract extension earlier this season.
Assessing the improvement of the Mexican driver, who has won three grands prix with the team, Horner said: "For Checo, obviously, we made that commitment for two years earlier in the year, and he made a good step this year.
"He felt more comfortable in the team at the beginning of the year after that first year, joining during a Covid period.
"Between the two of them, Max's season has been truly, truly outstanding.
"Seventeen grand prix victories between them is more than we've ever achieved in our history and something we're very proud of."
Related news

Anything can happen! Best Red Bull stunts ahead of 2023 launch

Red Bull car launch: Date, time and how to watch live

Horner uncovers ulterior motive for Andretti backers

FIA under fire AGAIN: Controversial F1 decision 'clearly wrong'
Most read

Alonso: Only Hamilton has Vettel's phone number

Hamilton fired 'Oscars' warning as Red Bull Ford rumours intensify - GPFans F1 Recap

F1 LIVE - F1 Academy confirms first driver

Bottas slates 'controlling' FIA over latest crackdown

Hamilton urged to curb ‘Oscar speech’ antics
F1 Standings

Races
-
Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2023
-
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023
-
Grand Prix of Australia 2023
-
Grand Prix of China 2023
-
Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2023
-
Miami Grand Prix 2023
-
Pirelli Gran Premio Del Made In Italy E Dell'emilia Romagna 2023
-
Grand Prix of Monaco 2023
-
Grand Prix of Spain 2023
-
Grand Prix of Canada 2023
-
Grand Prix of Austria 2023
-
Grand Prix of Great Britain 2023
-
Grand Prix of Hungary 2023
-
Grand Prix of Belgium 2023
-
Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2023
-
Grand Prix of Italy 2023
-
Grand Prix of Singapore 2023
-
Grand Prix of Japan 2023
-
Qatar Grand Prix 2023
-
Grand Prix of the United States 2023
-
Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2023
-
Grand Prix of Brazil 2023
-
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023
-
Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2023
About GPFans
GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.
With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.
Follow us on your favorite social media channel
Corporate & Media

7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860