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Toto Wolff was too quick to dismiss the chances of any other driver winning the championship this year after Max Verstappen started being challenged more regularly, according to Christian Horner. V…
According to Christian Horner, Toto Wolff was premature in dismissing other drivers’ chances of winning the championship this year, as Max Verstappen faced challenges from Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris. Horner believes Ferrari and McLaren are competitive and should not be discounted in the championship race. George Russell’s conservative race strategy in Monaco was criticized by Horner for defending fifth place but not pushing to overtake. Red Bull’s struggle with curb-riding in Imola and Monaco needs to be clearly identified and addressed before the upcoming races. Understanding the cause of these issues and finding a relevant fix is crucial, as Red Bull cannot dismiss the threat of Ferrari and McLaren in both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships.
