Wednesday’s F1 news features a notable disagreement between Christian Horner and McLaren regarding Daniel Ricciardo’s driving style during his time with the team.
1. **McLaren Engineer Disagrees with Christian Horner**: Christian Horner recently suggested that Daniel Ricciardo picked up some “bad habits” while driving for McLaren, habits that Red Bull noticed when Ricciardo returned to their simulator. However, McLaren’s race engineer, Tom Stallard, who worked closely with Ricciardo, disputed this claim, stating that the Australian driver had been driving “very normally” during his time at McLaren. This highlights differing views between the two teams on Ricciardo’s performance during his two-year stint at McLaren.
2. **Ricciardo’s ‘I’m Retired’ Cap Sparks Rumors**: Ricciardo, who was replaced by Liam Lawson after the Singapore Grand Prix, was recently spotted wearing a humorous ‘I’m retired’ cap in a social media post. While this has fueled speculation about his future in F1, it’s understood that the hat was just a joke and Ricciardo’s future remains uncertain.
3. **Christian Horner’s Warning to Sergio Perez**: As the 2024 season progresses, Christian Horner sent a pointed warning to Sergio Perez, saying that Red Bull “can’t afford” to have such a significant gap between their drivers. Perez is currently trailing Max Verstappen by a massive 187 points, despite signing a two-year contract extension earlier this year.
These developments reflect ongoing tensions and uncertainties within F1 teams as they navigate driver performances and future plans.
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