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Team orders have been a significant topic ahead of this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has discussed the possibility of team orders at the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix, considering it a “contentious” issue. Recent attention has been on team orders after McLaren’s ‘papaya rules’ were reconsidered following an on-track battle between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at Monza. McLaren will now give priority to Norris in his championship battle with Max Verstappen, who leads by 62 points. While Red Bull is competitive in Baku, Sergio Perez has shown better form than the current champion. Speculation lingers on whether Red Bull would intervene if Perez and Verstappen were leading the race together. Horner emphasized that team orders depend on the championship picture, with Perez fully aware of his supportive role towards Verstappen. Despite wishing for the challenge, Horner has not faced the need to manage team orders recently due to Red Bull’s struggles. He expressed eagerness to be dealing with such strategic decisions in the championship’s closing stages. You can have a chance to win the F1 car of your favourite driver by subscribing to our YouTube channel!
