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Horner: "Outstanding" Ricciardo looked his old self in F1 Mexico GP
Daniel Ricciardo made a breakthrough in his performance after his return from injury and qualified fourth on the grid for the Mexico City event. He maintained a top-five position in the race until a red flag caused him to drop back to seventh at the finish. The competitiveness of the AlphaTauri team, demonstrated by both Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda, is considered to be mostly specific to certain circuits. The team’s mechanical grip was advantageous at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, while their draggy car didn’t pose as great of a disadvantage. Ricciardo’s performance was reminiscent of his earlier days at Red Bull, impressing Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. Horner dismissed the suggestion that Ricciardo is restricted by the type of car he can excel in, attributing his recent struggles to a mental battle. Horner also expressed support for Sergio Perez and clarified that Perez’s position in the team for next year is secure, regardless of his finishing position in the drivers’ standings.
Source: motorsport
