Horner expects Ricciardo to stay with Red Bull

Christian Horner says Daniel Ricciardo would be "brave" to leave Red Bull for another tea. The Australian's future has been one of the main topics of conversation in the paddock this season and hasn't hidden the fact that it could lead him to leave Red Bull.

In Friday's press conference, when asked about the situation between the team and driver, Horner was confident a deal would be reached that would keep Ricciardo at the team.

"The situation with Daniel is there's an intent on both sides to move forwards.

"The first thing was to close the situation with the engine. That's now done, Daniel understands the engineering rationale behind that.

"Let's not forget he's been in a car that the last couple of grands prix [Monaco and Canada] has been lapping the cars to our left. It would be a fairly bold decision to step out of a car he's won two grands prix in this year and is a championship contender.

"I would be surprised if he was to leave the team because it's a good fit between himself and Red Bull but it's Formula One."