F1 | Red Bull, Horner: “Ricciardo will not race for us in 2024”

Chris horner ruled out the possibility that Daniel Ricciardo can return to be Max Verstappen's teammate next season. Although there continues to be media chatter about a possible departure of Sergio Perez, the Mexican also had a difficult weekend at Silverstone where he did not go beyond sixth place after the elimination in Q2 suffered on Saturday, the team principal of the Red Bull he wanted to close the transfer discussions regarding Ricciardo.

Ricciardo himself, who returned to Milton Keynes as a reserve driver at the end of the difficult two-year period spent at McLaren, will be the protagonist in the next few days driving the RB19 in the Pirelli tests (11-12 July) which will take place on the Silverstone track.

“It's an important test for Pirelli, but it will also be nice to understand how he is – declared Horner, quoted by Motorsportweek.com – In terms of pace, on a mental and physical level and also to get his personal feedback on this car. I think it's a good opportunity for him to get back behind the wheel of a car that has just won the British Grand Prix."

Horner then, discussing a possible Ricciardo hypothesis for 2024, said: “It's not something we're planning, that's for sure. This is an opportunity to stay within the team and keep it close to the category. I think it would have been a loss for the sport to see him go away."