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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed what helped the team unlock big performance gains, which saw Max Verstappen cruise to victory at the F1 Emilia-Romagna GP at Imola.
Red Bull boss Christian Horner credited aerodynamic upgrades for the team’s performance gains, leading to Max Verstappen’s victory at the Formula 1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. Horner highlighted the improvements that helped address the RB21’s tyre management issues, allowing Verstappen to dominate the race and secure his second win this season. He emphasized the importance of minimizing sliding to improve temperature management and enhance performance. Horner praised Verstappen’s smart driving and the team’s strategic approach that resulted in maintaining a gap and achieving longevity in the race. Additionally, he expressed satisfaction with the team’s management, pace, and tire degradation throughout the event. Horner was surprised by Red Bull’s significant advantage over McLaren at Imola, considering McLaren’s previous strong performance, and hailed the team’s effort in achieving such a clear superiority.
