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Christian Horner issues shock verdict on Norris-Piastri ‘fight’
Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner expressed surprise about Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris’ ‘fight’ during the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. McLaren’s decision not to let Norris overtake Piastri led to a daring overtake by Norris on his team-mate, but he still couldn’t challenge Max Verstappen, who won his second race of the season. Horner praised McLaren’s handling of the situation, acknowledging that individual ambitions can sometimes outweigh team interests in racing scenarios. Verstappen’s win, including a crucial overtake on Piastri early in the race, breathed new life into his championship hopes after a challenging start to the season. Despite ongoing speculation about his future and team dynamics, Verstappen remains competitive and focused heading into the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix.
