Alonso mocks but agrees with Red Bull's Horner!

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Fernando Alonso's reaction to Christian Horner's comments about the Spaniard never racing for Red Bull, tell us the two men are in agreement, although likely not for the same reasons.

During a podcast with Formula 1's Tom Clarkson, the Red Bull Racing team boss was asked about the prospect of perhaps seeing Alonso fill the coveted seat alongside Max Verstappen at the Milton Keynes outfit.

Horner explains why Alonso will never race for Red Bull

Horner admitted he had huge respect for the two-time world champion, but also confessed that he viewed him as a potential trouble-maker

"He’s a great driver, a fantastic driver. But I think it’s very difficult to see… he tends to cause a bit of chaos wherever he’s gone," said Horner.

"I’m not sure it would be the healthiest thing for the team for Fernando to join the team."

Responding to the dig on Twitter, Alonso brushed off the snub with several lines of laughing emojis and an unequivocal 'Nothanks' hashtag.

Beyond Horner's opinion, Red Bull welcoming Alonso appears hardly plausible given the team's switch to Honda power next season and the recent 'bad' history between the Japanese manufacturer and the 37-year-old McLaren driver.

Alonso has yet to make a clear call on his future, with an extension of his deal with McLaren seen as his only opportunity to remain in F1, with another alternative being a move to race full-time IndyCar.

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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.