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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has made light of Toto Wolff’s claims that no-one will be able to catch Max Verstappen in the race for this season’s drivers’ title, despite the year being only four rounds old.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner playfully mocked Toto Wolff for prematurely dismissing the current F1 season with 20 races still remaining. With three wins out of four races, Max Verstappen secured victory at the Japanese Grand Prix in dominant fashion, outperforming teammate Sergio Perez. Despite a setback in Australia where Verstappen retired and Perez missed the podium, Red Bull has already achieved three one-two finishes, leading the Constructors’ Championship ahead of Ferrari. Verstappen is currently leading the drivers’ title race with 77 points, with Perez trailing by 13. Horner, while acknowledging Verstappen’s exceptional form, remains cautious and took a light jab at Wolff for his early predictions. Verstappen’s physical ease during races and his impressive performances indicate both his personal preparedness and the optimal state of Red Bull’s car, posing a formidable challenge to competitors.
