P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Christian Horner believed the battle between Sergio Perez and Liam Lawson in the Mexico City Grand Prix proves that both Red Bull-backed Formula 1 teams are ‘independent.’
Perez and Lawson had a heated altercation at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, resulting in damage to Perez’s car. Lawson later flipped off Perez during the race, prompting a strong reaction from the Mexican driver criticizing Lawson’s attitude for F1. Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner acknowledged the incident, emphasizing the independent nature of the Red Bull-owned teams racing each other. McLaren CEO Zak Brown raised concerns about Red Bull owning two F1 teams, particularly after a strategic decision in Singapore affected Lando Norris’s points. Despite criticisms, Horner defended Red Bull’s actions, explaining that pitting Ricciardo for the fastest lap was part of the Australian driver’s send-off. The racing dynamics and team ownership within F1 continue to be a topic of debate and scrutiny among teams and stakeholders.
