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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has defended Max Verstappen’s way of racing, whilst underlying what he believes is an area of concern in how the racing guidelines are starting to be applied.
Christian Horner has defended Max Verstappen’s aggressive racing style amid recent scrutiny over his wheel-to-wheel tactics. This is not the first time the Red Bull team principal has had to support his star driver in such situations. Verstappen’s driving standards have faced criticism before, particularly during the United States and Mexico City Grand Prix events. While Verstappen benefitted from penalties given to his competitors in some instances, his own actions led to penalties and raised eyebrows from critics. Horner acknowledges the evolving F1 rules but raises concerns about the impact on racing dynamics, emphasizing that outside cars might face increased risks under the current guidelines.
