Red Bull has reaped the rewards of signing an experienced driver alongside Max Verstappen following its prior reliance on youth, says team principal Christian Horner.
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Only Aston Martin have made a bigger step in 2023 than Williams – Albon
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Only Aston Martin made more progress than Williams – Albon • Horner doubts Red Bull will win all 23 races • Hamilton’s Extreme E team partners with Rodin Carlin
Horner “flattered” by similarity between Aston Martin and Red Bull designs
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner said it was “good to see the old car going so well” after one Aston Martin finished third behind the two RB19s.
Red Bull taking nothing for granted despite dominant start to season – Horner
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner says his team are “not taking anything for granted” despite dominating the opening round of the championship.
Three days’ testing is “ample” and could be cut to two – Horner
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 team principals see no need to increase the amount of pre-season testing despite complaints from some drivers that three days of running is insufficient.
Red Bull unveil RB19 livery in New York
2023 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull have unveiled the livery their RB19 will race in as they look to defend both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships in 2023.
Will Red Bull dominate again as their development handicap bites in 2023?
2023 F1 team preview
Posted onRed Bull, who reveal their new livery tomorrow, have only lost one of the last 11 Formula 1 races. But will their budget cap breach penalty impact their quest for more championship silverware in 2023?
Red Bull add reserve driver role for Ricciardo at selected races in 2023
2022 F1 season
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo will attend select grands prix as Red Bull reserve driver for 2023 alongside simulator, tyre testing and commercial duties, says team principal Christian Horner.
Red Bull Racing spent £230m during Verstappen’s title-winning 2021 campaign
2021 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull’s Formula 1 team spent £230 million during 2021, when it took Max Verstappen to the drivers’ championship but also exceeded the budget cap.
Does Ricciardo’s return to Red Bull prove Horner was right about him leaving?
News Focus
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo “did something stupid” by leaving Red Bull four years ago according to Christian Horner. Does his return show Horner has a point?
Red Bull proud to produce “our best car” despite tight 2021 title fight – Newey
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Red Bull proud to produce “our best car” despite tight 2021 title fight – Newey • Horner ‘turned down Ferrari role’ • Maserati stays on top in Formula E test • ACI loses FIA appeal
Horner collects Red Bull’s championship trophy and dedicates it to Mateschitz
2022 F1 season
Posted onIn between cost cap jokes and complaints over Suzuka, Red Bull’s Christian Horner collected their trophy at the FIA Gala and dedicated it to Dietrich Mateschitz.
Red Bull’s success “does not sit comfortably with some of our competitors” – Horner
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner believes their rivals resent their success because they are an energy drink brand rather than a car manufacturer.
No driver can match Verstappen in the same car right now – Horner
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen has improved his performance to a level which his team principal Christian Horner doubts any rival could match, even in the same car.
Whatever triggered it, Verstappen’s defiance of his own team makes little sense
2022 F1 season
Posted onWas Max Verstappen’s refusal to let Sergio Perez pass him in Brazil provoked by what happened in Monaco – and has the world champion made a mistake?
How Red Bull’s belief they are a “cheap target” led to their Sky boycott in Mexico
2022 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull kept its staff off Sky in Mexico after Max Verstappen was left “very upset” by comments referring to his 2021 title win in Abu Dhabi.
Red Bull explains how budget cap breach happened and why it accepted penalty
2022 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner has explained how its team came to exceed the Formula 1 budget cap in 2021.
Red Bull gained ‘zero benefit’ from cost cap breach and penalty is ‘draconian’ – Horner
2022 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner insists their penalty for exceeding the 2021 budget is not “insignificant”.
Red Bull budget cap row is over “a couple of hundred thousand dollars” – Horner
2022 United States Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner is adamant they gained no advantage for 2021 or any subsequent seasons by exceeding Formula 1’s budget cap.
Red Bull’s rivals caused ‘abuse’ of team with ‘appalling’ claims of cheating – Horner
2022 United States Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner says rivals’ claims his team broke F1’s budget cap have lead to his staff’s children being bullied at school.