Christian Horner has warned Daniel Ricciardo that if he leaves Red Bull for Mercedes or Ferrari, he will be nothing more than a “number two” driver.

While Max Verstappen has committed his future to Red Bull Racing, Ricciardo’s remains uncertain.

The Aussie will remain with the team next season, however, has been linked to a move to Ferrari come 2019 while others suggest he could link up with Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.

Horner, though, has warned that either move would cost Ricciardo a chance at a championship.

“It’s an absolute priority for us to retain the drivers,” the Red Bull team boss told Sky F1.

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