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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed he approached Daniel Ricciardo on the grid in Australia to issue some encouragement
Ricciardo has had a challenging start to the 2024 season, falling behind teammate Tsunoda in qualifying and failing to score any points in the first three rounds. Despite a test run facilitated by Red Bull team boss Horner prior to his return, Ricciardo faced setbacks like a deleted lap time due to track limits in Q1. However, Horner remains supportive, providing encouragement to help improve Ricciardo’s morale during difficult times on and off the track. Despite criticism from former champions like Alan Jones, Horner dismisses claims that Ricciardo is losing his chance to reclaim a Red Bull seat alongside Verstappen in 2025. Ricciardo himself remains focused on his performance and blocks out external distractions, while Marko suggests that his struggles may be more mental than technical.
