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“Making love to his exhaust” – Christian Horner stunned by McLaren strength
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner expressed astonishment at McLaren’s dominant performance at the Austrian Grand Prix, where Lando Norris led a McLaren 1-2 finish ahead of Oscar Piastri.
Horner was particularly impressed by McLaren’s ability to run closely together throughout the race without experiencing tire degradation, acknowledging the competitive advantage this gave them.
He commented on the exceptional balance and tire management of the McLaren car, highlighting how closely Piastri could follow Norris without suffering from tire wear.
Horner also reflected on Red Bull’s disappointing results in recent races, noting the team’s lack of points and lower performance compared to McLaren and Sauber.
He described the Austrian Grand Prix as a forgettable home race for Red Bull, emphasizing the impact of Max Verstappen’s early race incident and the team’s subsequent challenges.
