Red Bull team principal Christian Horner defended Liam Lawson after he was eliminated in the first round of qualifying on his debut for the team.
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Horner puzzled by “oddball” timing of FIA’s new front wing tests
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner queried why the FIA is waiting until round nine to introduce new front wing stiffness tests.
Horner sheds light on why Sainz was never a candidate to partner Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner has indicated why the team did not consider hiring Carlos Sainz Jnr to replace the struggling Sergio Perez.
Handing Perez early contract extension “obviously didn’t work”, Horner admits
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner says they will “inevitably” discuss Sergio Perez’s future after this weekend’s season finale.
Horner ‘believes 100%’ Verstappen did not threaten to crash into Russell
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner does not believe Max Verstappen threatened George Russell with a crash in Qatar.
Perez’s Red Bull future beyond Abu Dhabi “will be his decision” – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner suggested Sergio Perez may choose not to remain at the team next year after another point-less race in Qatar.
“Big changes” Verstappen used to take pole tested by Perez in sprint race – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull used Sergio Perez’s sprint race to test “big changes” to their set-up which Max Verstappen used to take pole position.
Red Bull’s technical leaders signed letter of support for Horner after scandal
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Red Bull’s tech leaders backed Horner • Russell ‘had nap before Q1’ • Starting 13th best points chance since Jeddah – Zhou
Perez’s seat not secure as Horner admits Red Bull could make change for 2025
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Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner admitted they could change their driver line-up before the 2025 Formula 1 season starts.
Wolff criticises Horner over 2023 FIA probe: ‘I don’t think you can rely on what he says’
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner was reluctant to join other teams supporting Mercedes over an FIA investigation last year, says Toto Wolff.
Horner controversy “for sure had a negative impact” on Red Bull staff
Formula 1
Posted onThe controversy which surrounded Red Bull team principal Christian Horner earlier this year “had an impact” on their staff, according to a long-serving ex-F1 engineer.
“Highly unlikely” Lawson will replace Perez before end of season – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner played down, but did not rule out, the possibility of Liam Lawson replacing Sergio Perez at the team this year.
Alonso approached Red Bull about 2025 contract, Horner reveals
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso made another attempt to join world champions Red Bull earlier this year, team principal Christian Horner has revealed.
Horner told me last year I’d have a race seat ‘at some point’ this season – Lawson
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Horner told me I’d have a seat this year – Lawson • Wharton lands F3 season • COTA “like a totally different track”
Marko pushed for RB to drop Ricciardo after Spanish Grand Prix – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo nearly lost his seat at Red Bull’s second Formula 1 team much earlier in the season, Christian Horner has revealed.
Red Bull “scratching the surface” of what AI can do in Formula 1 – Horner
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Red Bull “scratching the surface” with AI • IndyCar introduces charters for 25 cars • Fairclough clinches British F4 title
Red Bull must fix car problems “quickly” after poor Monza qualifying – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner says his team must urgently find answers to their surprisingly poor performance in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix.
Set-up “gamble” cost Verstappen in Dutch GP – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onChristian Horner believes a difference in set-up between Red Bull’s two cars compromised Max Verstappen’s performance in the Dutch Grand Prix.
Red Bull’s decision to keep Perez is “all about performance” insists Horner
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner defended his decision to keep Sergio Perez but admitted Zandvoort is one of his weaker tracks.
Red Bull dismisses appeal of Horner investigation outcome
Formula 1
Posted onThe Red Bull organisation has dismissed an appeal against the outcome of an internal investigation into the conduct of its F1 team principal.