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Horner not holding radio outburst against Verstappen

Max Verstappen lost it in the heat of a moment on Sunday when he responded with a censured quip to the news that his team's pit strategy had put him behind team mate Daniel Ricciardo.

The foul-mouthed riposte was delivered loud and clear into Christian Horner's headphones but the Red Bull Racing boss isn't holding it against his driver.

"When you end up with your teammate in front of you when he was behind you, you can be angry," Horner told Auto-Hebdo.

"But once the circumstances were explained, everything was in order."

Ricciardo was on the podium in Monaco ahead of both Mercedes, but Horner says that does not mean Red Bull's 2017 troubles are now effectively over.

While the Milton Keynes-based outfit continues to improve its RB13 chassis, it also awaits a step forward from engine partner Renault.

"I am worried about Montreal, Baku and Spielberg," he said.

"They will be the biggest challenges along with Monza.

"If we manage to do well on those three tracks, what we have in the pipeline should enable us to have a much better second half of the season."

 

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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