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Red Bull is facing increasing pressure in the fight for the F1 title this year with McLaren closing the gap at the head of the field.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner mentioned McLaren’s recent performance as a potential threat to Red Bull’s standing in the Formula 1 championship, acknowledging McLaren’s improvement in the season’s latter stages. Despite Red Bull’s early dominance, McLaren has closed the gap and is now just 30 points behind in the constructors’ championship standings, with Lando Norris securing a victory at Zandvoort. Horner emphasized the significance of Red Bull’s early points advantage in maintaining their current lead, acknowledging the need to respond to McLaren’s strong results. With McLaren’s recent success, Horner highlighted the pressure on Red Bull to perform well in the upcoming races and maintain their position at the top. Norris’ win at Zandvoort, where he convincingly beat championship leader Max Verstappen, served as a reminder for Red Bull to step up their game and address any performance deficit compared to their competitors. Horner reiterated that the entire team is working diligently to improve and remain competitive in the championship battle.
