{
  "id": 17012522,
  "title": "Mark Webber's Red Bull exit branded \"disrespectful\" as Daniel Ricciardo praised",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/mark-webbers-red-bull-exit-branded-disrespectful-as-daniel-ricciardo-17012522",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T05:05:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/horner-reflects-on-ricciardos-prime-red-bull-era-he-never-stopped-overtaking/10869056/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Red Bull Racing's long and complex history with Australian drivers is highlighted by the contrasting fates of Mark Webber and Daniel Ricciardo. Webber helped establish the team's winning foundation during Sebastian Vettel's championship years, while Ricciardo took over and led the garage at the beginning of the turbo-hybrid era. In a recent 60 Minutes Australia interview, Christian Horner offered insights into how both men operated within the team. Horner criticized the way Webber exited the team, stating it was \"disrespectful\" and \"a bitter end\" to their relationship. Horner noted that Webber chose to announce his retirement to the media before speaking with Horner, which left a lasting impression. Webber's departure made way for Ricciardo, who joined Red Bull in 2014 after proving himself in the Toro Rosso junior team. Horner described how quickly Ricciardo's doubts were erased once he was given race-winning machinery, as he immediately began overtaking cars and won three Grand Prix in his debut year with Red Bull. This success helped establish Ricciardo as one of the premier late-brakers in modern F1 history.",
  "summary": "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 turbo-hybrid era. In a recent 60 Minutes Australia interview, Christian Horner offered a look back at how both men operated within his ...…",
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        "title": "Mark Webber's Red Bull exit branded \"disrespectful\" as Daniel Ricciardo praised",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/mark-webbers-red-bull-exit-branded-disrespectful-as-daniel-ricciardo",
        "published": "2026-10-29T05:05:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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