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Ricciardo admits Honda influenced Red Bull exit

Daniel Ricciardo has admitted that concerns over Honda's ability to give Red Bull a competitive power unit in 2019 played a role in complicating contract talks and his ultimate decision to make the surprise move to Renault for the coming season. Red Bull have ditched long-time partners Renault for 2019 after growing frustrated with the French marque's inability to keep pace with Mercedes and Ferrari's. Ricciardo's subsequent move to Renault's works team adds a huge layer on intrigue to the situation. And the Australian has detailed how Red Bull's decision altered his mindset heading into contract talks, which ultimately went nowhere as he opted for a move. Ricciardo told Racer: "I was...
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