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No ‘intended bias’ from F1 stewards but clearer rules needed, says Horner
2022 F1 season
Posted onChristian Horner disagrees with Lewis Hamilton’s suggestion some of Formula 1’s stewards show bias towards certain drivers but agrees its rules must be made clearer.
Horner criticises “harsh” decision to replace Masi as F1 race director
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner has criticised the FIA’s decision to replace Micheal Masi, saying they had been put under pressure to do so.
Red Bull wary rivals may have “stolen a march” while they focused on 2021
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner acknowledged the team’s focus on its successful 2021 campaign may have allowed their rivals to gain ground on them ahead of the new season.
F1 must decide on 2022 sprint event format plans soon – Horner
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 needs to make a decision soon on how its sprint qualifying format will work in 2022, says Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
F1 enjoyed “best season for 40 years” in 2021 – Horner
2021 F1 season
Posted onThe controversial conclusion to the 2021 Formula 1 season should not detract from the close championship fight the series enjoyed, according to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
Verstappen’s championship worth missing out on constructors’ title – Horner
2021 F1 season
Posted onNot a single Red Bull staff member would trade Max Verstappen’s drivers’ championship for the constructors’ title, according to team principal Christian Horner.
Verstappen will “hopefully” collect trophy tomorrow if no appeal materialises – Horner
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner says he has had no indication from the FIA Max Verstappen will be unable to collect his Formula 1 drivers championship trophy at the governing body’s prizegiving ceremony tomorrow.
Verstappen’s last-lap pass “a wonderful way to win the championship” – Horner
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onChristian 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.
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.