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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has admitted the team “must hang onto McLaren’s coattails” until the summer break to help Max Verstappen retain his F1 title.
Red Bull boss Christian Horner acknowledges the team must keep up with McLaren until the summer break to support Max Verstappen’s F1 title defense.
Verstappen enters the Spanish Grand Prix third behind the McLaren drivers, seeking to close the gap on championship leader Oscar Piastri.
Horner is hopeful that upcoming updates will help Red Bull close the performance gap and challenge McLaren’s dominance.
The team must focus on accumulating points and improving performance during the European leg of the championship.
Max Verstappen recognizes the significant challenge posed by the McLaren pair and aims to remain competitive.
Red Bull is determined to make gains on McLaren in the upcoming races, starting with the Spanish Grand Prix.
Horner emphasizes the importance of gradually reducing McLaren’s points advantage as the season progresses.
