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Christian Horner issues Red Bull ‘idiots’ claim
Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner addressed the disappointing outcome of the Austrian Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen suffered a DNF after a collision with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli at the Red Bull Ring.
The lackluster performance raised concerns about Red Bull’s overall standings, with the team currently in P4 in the constructors’ rankings and Verstappen trailing by 61 points in the drivers’ championship.
Horner emphasized the challenges in identifying and rectifying issues within the team, acknowledging that progress takes time despite their past successes.
Meanwhile, Red Bull’s junior team, Racing Bulls, showcased a more positive outcome at the Grand Prix, with former Red Bull driver Liam Lawson achieving his best finish of the season in P6.
As discussions continue around Red Bull’s struggles this season, the focus remains on addressing the underlying problems affecting their performance on the F1 circuit.
