Horner: Ricciardo is one of the best drivers

For his first year at Red Bull Racing, Daniel Ricciardo dominated his teammate Sebastian Vettel left to join the Team Ferrari replacing Fernando Alonso. With three victories to zero and 71 bridges ahead of the four-time world champion, the Australian has more than proven that he is capable of assuming the status of number 1 driver.

Christian Horner half-heartedly admits to having been surprised by Daniel Ricciardo's performance. “We knew he was fast.”, commented the Red Bull Racing Team Principal on Crash.net. “I followed him in F3 and the tests carried out with us were truly impressive. We wondered if he could withstand the pressure of playing alongside a four-time world champion. »

The performances provided by Daniel Ricciardo could allow the Red Bull to return to the fight for the title, particularly if the delay in development of the Power Unit of Renault Sport F1 manages to be significantly reduced. “It’s impossible to predict.”, added Christian Horner. “The regulations are different, but we have one of the best drivers in the world, as Daniel Ricciardo proved this year. »