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Christian Horner calls out FIA decision after major Red Bull F1 fiasco
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner criticized the FIA stewards and race director following controversial decision-making in the incident involving Max Verstappen and George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Horner expressed frustration over the confusion regarding whether Verstappen should have given back fourth place to Russell, questioning the stewardship’s reliability and calling for clearer directives in such situations.
The Red Bull team’s strategic blunder of making Verstappen return the position and putting him on hard tyres during the safety car restart intensified his anger and hindered his performance in Barcelona.
Verstappen’s resultant collision with Russell, leading to a penalty and damage to his championship hopes, reflected the mounting tension and frustration within the team following the race.
Red Bull’s handling of the race strategy and the aftermath of the incident underline the challenges faced by the team in navigating competitive and high-pressure situations in Formula 1.
The incident and its aftermath underscore the significance of efficient and transparent decision-making processes in ensuring fair competition and minimizing controversies in the sport.
