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The Red Bull boss was reacting after Max Verstappen just fended off Lando Norris late on in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
According to Christian Horner, Max Verstappen faced two major problems in the closing stages of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix — the threat of a track limits penalty and falling tyre temperatures that affected his pace. Despite being hunted down by Lando Norris, Verstappen managed to hold on and secured his 59th career win, third consecutive win at Imola, and fifth win out of seven races in 2024. Horner praised Verstappen for handling the pressure and described it as a race of two halves, with Red Bull dominating the first half but struggling in the second half as Norris closed in rapidly. Red Bull initially faced balance and grip issues during practice, but a turnaround in setup and strategy ultimately led to a hard-fought victory for Verstappen. The team’s dedication and effort, including long hours of work and simulator sessions, paid off with Verstappen delivering an exceptional performance to secure the win.
