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Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has admitted that he was somewhat bemused with the “defeatist” tactics Mercedes used in Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix. Max Verstappen’s Red Bull was sandwiched between the Mercedes cars on the starting grid and it remained like that to the chequered flag amid a processional race. With Monte Carlo’s […]
At the Monaco Grand Prix, Max Verstappen’s Red Bull found itself stuck between the Mercedes cars from start to finish in a race where overtaking was nearly impossible due to the track’s unique characteristics. A red flag on the first lap changed the teams’ strategies, allowing them to complete their mandatory tire changes and race until the end. Verstappen couldn’t capitalize on a late pit stop to chase down George Russell for a higher position. Red Bull’s team principal Christian Horner criticized Mercedes for a “defeatist” strategy of defending fifth place with conservative driving from Russell. The race saw Verstappen finish sixth and teammate Sergio Perez retiring early, causing Red Bull’s lead in the Constructors’ Championship to shrink. Horner acknowledged the competition from Ferrari and McLaren, suggesting that the title race is far from decided despite earlier claims from Mercedes’ Toto Wolff.
