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Christian Horner has likened McLaren’s close racing to one car “making love” to the other’s exhaust, as Red Bull’s rivals romped to a dominant 1-2 at F1’s Austrian GP.
Christian Horner compared McLaren’s racing strategy at the Austrian Grand Prix to one car “making love” to the other’s exhaust, as Red Bull faced a disappointing 1-2 finish.
McLaren secured a dominant top-two lockout with Lando Norris claiming victory, while Max Verstappen retired on the first lap after a collision with Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
Red Bull’s advisor Helmut Marko believed Verstappen could have reached the podium, leading to his declaration that the title race is now “over” after a challenging race for the team.
Horner praised McLaren’s exceptional tyre management during the race, highlighting how closely Oscar Piastri was able to follow Norris without excessive tire wear.
Despite the setback, Verstappen’s strong start and subsequent crash with Antonelli led to a disappointing race for Red Bull, with Tsunoda finishing far down the order.
