Daniel Ricciardo praises Christian Horner

  • Published on 12 Sep 2016 14:14
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  • By: Dominik Wilde

Daniel Ricciardo has praised Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner, saying that he is "a good people person".

Besides Frank Williams, Horner is the longest serving team principal in Formula One, having been at the helm of the team since they entered Formula One in 2005, and Ricciardo belives his experience and involvement in the team is a benefit.

"He’s pretty easy going to be honest, he’s present in a lot of our meetings and speaks up, he’s not just sitting there and listening, he definitely has an opinion especially when it comes to race strategy," Ricciardo is quoted by PlanetF1. "I get along with him pretty well, he plays a good role in the team, he’s a good people person, if there is any tension I think he’s got a good hand on managing those issues."

Ricciardo also said that he has a good relationship with Horner away from the track, but the hectic nature of the Formula One schedule means that the pair rarely socialise outside of race weekends.

"It’s hard to socialise [at the track] as it’s always business talk," he said. "I try and do a few meals throughout the year, you get away from racing and talk about other things and I think it’s nice for relationships to know a little bit about what’s happening in your own personal life."

"It creates a bit more of a closer relationship than just talking about tyre pressures and strategy the whole time, so we try and make a few points during the season to have a non-racing catch up."

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  • fastcat

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    How long did Ron Dennis serve as team principle at McLaren ? 1980 - 2009 ?

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    • Sep 12 2016 - 18:28
    • Klapband

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      Almost, it was 1981 - 2009. However right now he isn't serving any more.

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      • Sep 12 2016 - 22:01
    • ForzaRosso

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      He is not currently classed as a team principal. Even if he was, he returned in 2014 meaning his current spell (where he is currently defined as CEO, not team principal) is less than two seasons long

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      • Sep 13 2016 - 16:13

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