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Red Bull boss Christian Horner is adamant that the team still has the fastest car in Formula 1 amid Max Verstappen’s claim it shouldn’t treat being caught as “normal”. Heading into last weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, Red Bull’s dominance under the current ground effect regulations looked to be at an end with increased competition. Verstappen […]
Heading into the Austrian Grand Prix, Red Bull’s dominance seemed threatened by increased competition under current ground effect regulations. Verstappen’s early success had stalled in the previous four rounds, prompting team principal Horner to acknowledge the tightening competition. Despite victories in Canada and Spain, Verstappen warned against complacency, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement. A setback during the race saw Red Bull lose a potential win, but Horner remained optimistic about the team’s renewed competitiveness. Despite the evolving challenge from McLaren and other competitors, Horner maintained that Red Bull’s expectation was to win under normal circumstances, even as the competition grows fiercer in Formula 1.
