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Mark Webber’s Red Bull exit branded “disrespectful” as Daniel Ricciardo praised

Red Bull Racing has a long, highly complicated history with Australian drivers. Mark Webber helped build the team's winning foundation during Sebastian Vettel's championship years, while Daniel Ricciardo took the baton and led the garage at the dawn of the…

By Rahaan Mazumder · Motorsport

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 5:05 AM

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Christian Horner called Mark Webber's 2013 exit disrespectful while praising Daniel Ricciardo's prime Red Bull era.
Webber announced his retirement and move to Porsche to the media without telling Horner directly beforehand.
Horner stated that Webber and the team have since reconciled and remain on good terms today.

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Christian Horner described Mark Webber's 2013 departure from Red Bull Racing as disrespectful while praising Daniel Ricciardo's early impact with the team. Speaking in an interview with 60 Minutes Australia, Horner recalled his disappointment over Webber announcing his move to Porsche directly to the media before informing team management face-to-face.

Horner contrasted that exit with Ricciardo's arrival in 2014, noting that early doubts regarding Ricciardo's overtaking ability were quickly dismissed. Ricciardo won three races during his debut season with Red Bull, outperforming four-time champion Sebastian Vettel.

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