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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has suggested that potential “self-interest” from both McLaren drivers could see his team benefit as the 2025 F1 season progresses.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner suggested that potential “self-interest” from both McLaren drivers could benefit his team during the 2025 Formula 1 season.
At the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, Max Verstappen secured his second win of the campaign with a dominant performance, outpacing the McLarens.
Lando Norris of McLaren had questioned teammate Oscar Piastri moving aside to give him a chance to challenge Verstappen for the win.
Horner commended Norris and Piastri for their clean racing but raised the question of whether their self-interest might outweigh team goals in the future.
The previous year at Monza, McLaren implemented “Papaya Rules” to allow their drivers to race each other while avoiding collisions, a scenario that might once again prove beneficial to Red Bull in competitive situations.
