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Ricciardo feared Verstappen 'support role'
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Daniel Ricciardo opted to leave for Renault as he was concerned that he would be deployed in a support role to Max Verstappen. Ricciardo reneged on a one-year agreement with Red Bull last week to pen a two-year agreement with the French squad. The Australian had even recorded a video message to announce a new deal with Red Bull, but pulled out at the last minute. Swapping a team that has helped him to seven grand prix victories for one that has not secured a podium since 2011 is clearly a risk but Horner talked up Ricciardo wanting to "have a leading role, perhaps in a smaller environment". "Daniel said he decided after a long...
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