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These were Christian Horner’s final words on the Red Bull problems he leaves behind, writes Lewis Larkam
Unbeknown to the F1 media, Christian Horner had his final debrief after the British Grand Prix. He was unexpectedly sacked by Red Bull after a 20-year tenure. Horner’s successor, Laurent Mekies, will have to address the issues left at Red Bull.
Speaking about Max Verstappen, Horner praised his performance but highlighted challenges during the race. Yuki Tsunoda, the rookie driver, also faced difficulties in the wet conditions and earned a time penalty.
Despite setbacks, Horner emphasized Red Bull’s positives including pole position and car performance upgrades. He hinted at potential future upgrades while focusing on progress for 2026.
Looking ahead to the Belgian Grand Prix, Horner mentioned avoiding engine penalties and expressed excitement for the upcoming race at Spa.
