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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has concurred with Max Verstappen that he won the F1 title in 2024 without the fastest car for “70 per cent” of the season.
Verstappen clinched his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix last season, after dominating the early races and overcoming challenges from Red Bull’s performance decline. Despite a 10-race winless streak due to balance issues with the RB20, he managed to maintain a significant lead over his competitors. His remarkable victory in Brazil from 17th on the grid all but sealed the title for him. Verstappen highlighted the team effort and perseverance that led to their success, admitting that Red Bull wasn’t the fastest car for much of the season. Horner echoed this sentiment, crediting Verstappen’s exceptional driving skills for securing the championship and establishing him as the best driver among Red Bull’s rivals.
