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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has pointed out what he feels will be “another challenge” for his team to navigate at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner shared his thoughts on the upcoming F1 race in China, which returns to the Shanghai International Circuit after a five-year absence. He is counting on drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez to capitalize on the team’s previous successes at this venue. The Chinese Grand Prix, introduced to the F1 calendar in 2004, holds historical significance for Red Bull, with Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo securing victories in 2009 and 2018, respectively. Horner highlighted the challenges posed by the circuit’s long corners and high-speed sections, known to be demanding on the front left tire. This year will feature the first ground-effect era F1 cars racing at Shanghai, coupled with a new track surface. The Chinese Grand Prix also marks the start of this season’s sprint weekends, presenting an additional test for the teams. Despite Red Bull’s early-season success, Horner anticipates a strong challenge from Ferrari in China based on their performances in previous races.
