Red Bull Christian Horner humbly accepts mistake of blaming Max Verstappen

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The Red Bulls’ 2022 Formula 1 season has been as good as it gets. The team won the season by a huge margin on both fronts, driver and constructors. They were miles ahead of the competition, nothing went wrong this season as they solved the reliability issues in the starting races. But it was all going too well, then came the Brazilian GP, ​​where Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez came to a crossroads, and then drama ensued on the team radio.

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Comments were made by both drivers which showed a lack of trust and respect between the two. I already told you last summer, don’t ask me again. I gave my reasons, and I stand by them, said Max, possibly referring to problems at the Monaco Grand Prix. To this, Sergio Perez, who has contributed massively to the Maxs’ two championships, replied: It shows who he really is.

Brazilian Formula One F1 Grand Prix Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil November 11, 2022 Red Bulls Max Verstappen is seen ahead of Pool qualifying via REUTERS/Nelson Almeida

While the team was quick to resolve the issue by calling a meeting between the riders, they couldn’t control the speculation that was circulating. Later, Christian Horner, the team principal, addressed the issue.

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As quoted by Formula1.com, Horner said, I think the root cause of the problem was that we never considered being in a situation, being in the final laps, being sixth and seventh of this Grand Prix. And I think it was something that, because we hadn’t considered it, we hadn’t discussed it, before the race, and I think it was a mistake on our part, that we should have thought about or try to think through each scenario. .

Things between the drivers reportedly calmed down. Horner and Red Bull taking responsibility for the episode, they claimed the dynamic between the drivers was just fine.

Previous rivalries at Red Bull Racing

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Red Bull, or any team on the grid, for that matter, has had its share of rivalries between teammates. It’s said to be part of the sport, but it often weighs heavily on the team, causing compromised results at the weekend.

Formula One F1 Grand Prix of Mexico Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico October 29, 2022 Red Bulls Max Verstappen celebrates with Red Bulls Sergio Perez after qualifying on pole position REUTERS/Carlos Perez Gallardo/Pool

Previously, Red Bull witnessed two major rivalries. One between a young Sebastian Vettel and an experienced Mark Webber, and the other between a young Max Verstappen and an experienced Daniel Ricciardo. Both had their falls and dramas away from the track, with the younger taking the win in both situations.

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So, will a young Max face Perez in 2023, making the situation a challenge for the team? We just have to wait and watch until that order comes over the radio.

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