Ricciardo unfazed by 'build the team around Max' comments

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Daniel Ricciardo isn't troubled by Christian Horner's desire to build Red Bull Racing's future around team mate Max Verstappen.

Both Ricciardo and Verstappen are committed to the Milton Keynes-based outfit for another year, but both drivers have raised the possibility of moving on if Red Bull fails to deliver a competitive package in 2018.

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The Aussie admitted he wasn't affected by Horner's comments as he believes his team mate evolves in a different context than his own.

"Max is 10 years younger than me," Ricciardo said.

"I wouldn't say we're at different points in our career but, naturally because of his age, perhaps he's in a different situation. That's probably the best way of putting it.

"But we're still racing to win, doing what we can, hopefully getting in the middle of Lewis and Seb. I'm hopeful of another win this year and hopefully this weekend can be the one."

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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.