Christian Horner heaped praise on Max Verstappen, Red Bull’s first world champion for eight years, after the last-lap pass on Lewis Hamilton which won him the championship.
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Horner hails Verstappen’s “absolutely insane” pole lap with minimal downforce
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onChristian Horner hailed Max Verstappen’s pole lap for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as “absolutely insane” given how little downforce he was running on his Red Bull.
Mercedes “media machine” pushing narrative of “crazy” Verstappen – Horner
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onChristian Horner has accused Mercedes of pushing a “clear narrative” against Max Verstappen ahead of this weekend’s championship-deciding race.
FIA’s “robust” points deduction warning to drivers a good deterrent – Wolff
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onFIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi’s pre-race warning over the possibility of points deductions for unsporting conduct has been welcomed by Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.
How Hamilton and Verstappen’s roughest scrap yet played out on the radio
2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onThey fought on-track and off-track, with their cars, tactics and even the rule book. Here’s the blow-by-blow story of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen’s toughest scrap yet.
F1 “missed Charlie Whiting” today says Horner after chaotic race
2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner made his view of FIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi clear after a series of controversial incidents and stewards’ decisions in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Verstappen: Fighting for win “definitely not impossible” from third after crash
2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says he is “extremely disappointed” after making a mistake in the final corner of his final qualifying lap, throwing away a potential pole.
Perez’s performance in final races “vital” to Red Bull’s title hopes
2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez, who failed to make the cut for Q3 in Qatar, is “vital” to Red Bull’s hopes of championship success this year, says team principal Christian Horner.
Jeddah track suits Red Bull car better than team expected – Horner
2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner says the team are encouraged by how close they are to rivals Mercedes after the opening day of practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Red Bull confident in repairs to “cracked” rear wing
2021 Mexico City Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull are confident the rear wing fatigue concerns that prompted repair work prior to qualifying will not be a factor in the race.
Horner “disappointed” Wolff suggested title rivals would deliberately collide
2021 Mexico City Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner reacted with disappointment to comments made by his opposite number Toto Wolff about the potential for another collision between their title-contending drivers.
Verstappen made “great call” on tyres to claim second place – Horner
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner praised Max Verstappen’s decision to pit for intermediate tyres which helped him take second place.
Horner “disappointed” by Wolff’s “tactical foul” claim over crash
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onToto Wolff says he believes championship leader Max Verstappen committed a “tactical foul” in the race-ending crash between he and Lewis Hamilton at Monza.
Verstappen’s immediate pass on Bottas was essential for Dutch GP win – Horner
2021 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onChristian Horner says Max Verstappen passing Valtteri Bottas immediately after catching him was crucial to their Dutch Grand Prix victory.
Verstappen was unaware of DRS fault on pole-winning lap
2021 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen was unaware of the DRS fault which slowed him on his pole-winning lap at Zandvoort, but revealed another problem which cost him time.
Perez given permission to start Belgian GP after pre-race crash
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez has been granted permission to start the Belgian Grand Prix from the pitlane, should the race eventually get underway.
Red Bull extend Perez’s contract into 2022
2021 F1 season
Posted onSergio Perez has re-signed for Red Bull and will continued to race for the team in 2022 alongside Max Verstappen.
Bottas “did a great job for Mercedes taking out both of our cars” – Horner
2021 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner said his team had suffered “hugely bad luck” after a first-lap collision involving both of his cars at the Hungaroring.
Hamilton ‘braked 23 metres too late’ but crash wasn’t deliberate, says Horner
2021 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull do not believe Lewis Hamilton intentionally collided with Max Verstappen at Silverstone, team principal Christian Horner has confirmed.
“We can’t go back to a Flintstone engine”: The clash of visions over future F1 power units
2021 F1 season
Posted onDoes synthetic fuels offer Formula 1 an alternative to electrification, or something which complements it? Two key players have different visions for its next power unit.