Christian Horner reacts to Mattia Binotto’s Ferrari exit - and shoots down suggestion he could leave Red Bull

Christian Horner appeared to criticise Ferrari for how quickly they hire and fire team principals, while distancing himself from the vacant job.
Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal in the FIA Press Conference. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22,
Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal in the FIA Press Conference. Formula 1…

Mattia Binotto has become the latest Ferrari team principal to leave the job, meaning the famous Italian team are looking for a replacement ahead of the F1 2023 season.

They approached Red Bull’s Horner to gauge interest, but were rejecte☂d, according to reports.

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“My commitment is with the Red Bull team,” he has noಌw told Sky. “I’ve been there since the beginning and we obviously have a close attachment.”

Asked if he was surprised by Binotto’s exit, Horner said: “Not really. It is obviously Ferrari’s choice. I think this will be the sixth team principal that I🉐’ve sat opposite since I’ve been at Red Bull.

“It’s difficult for him. They had a great car. They were competitive.𒅌”

Binotto steered168澳洲5最新开奖结果: Charles Leclerc to second, behind Red Bull’s 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Max Verstappen, in the 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:F1 standings. Ferrari were also second, behind Red Bulไl, in the constructors' championshipꩵ.

(L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari with Mattia Binotto (ITA) Ferrari Team Principal. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd
(L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari with Mattia Binotto (ITA) Ferrari Team Principal…

But their year w🌜as undermined by a series of s🌄trategy errors which cost Leclerc the chance to fight Verstappen even harder.

Leclerc did, however, finish above Mercedes duo 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:George Russell and168澳洲5最新开奖结果: Lewis Hamilton, who had his worst-ever F1 finish in sixth.

Horner said about the Mercedes driversꦦ: “Both of those guys had great season. George finishing ahead of Lewis in his first season is an impressive performance𝓡. But Lewis is still there.

“You have to assu🌠me they will come back fighting next year.

“Ferrari, as well, wi🐻ll be looking to make progress so it will be a tough season next year.”

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