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Horner offers Ricciardo Red Bull lifeline as Hamilton exposes Mercedes ‘beast’
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner suggested a possible return for Daniel Ricciardo to the team in the future, highlighting the Australian’s long association with the squad. George Russell commented on Mercedes’ ongoing struggles with their W15 challenger, labeling it a “beast” to deal with. Oscar Piastri hinted at McLaren having questions for the FIA over stewarding during the United States Grand Prix, particularly concerning Lando Norris’ penalty. Charles Leclerc remains optimistic about his chances of winning the drivers’ championship this season after a dominating victory in the US Grand Prix. Former Dutch racing driver Mike Hezemans criticized McLaren for not intervening when Lando Norris gained an advantage over Max Verstappen off the track. Frederic Vasseur hinted at internal upgrades within Ferrari that helped them avoid difficulties faced by other F1 teams with new parts during the United States Grand Prix weekend.