McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo showcased 'spectacularly bad timing' when he declined a 'stratospheric offer' to remain with Red Bull back in 2018 - that's the opinion of team principal Christian Horner.
Ricciardo stunned the Formula 1 world when he opted to leave Red Bull after five seasons and seven Grand Prix wins. The Australian signed with Renault ahead of the 2019 season before joining McLaren for 2021 - and he has since struggled badly for form.
Despite securing McLaren’s first since 2012 last season, Ricciardo has failed to shine since joining the iconic racing team and has been largely overshadowed by teammate Lando Norris. The 22-year-old - who was expected to be the number two driver within the team - is believed to earn more than Ricciardo’s reported salary of approximately £13 million after signing his new deal.
