After Max Verstappen’s seventh win of the season at the F1 French Grand Prix, F1 team representative Christian Horner praised the team’s “amazing” work, with a significant lead in both championships his “biggest”. He said that he exceeded his expectations.
Red Bull Racing won eight of the 12 races in the first half of the season. Max Verstappen is currently leading Charles Leclerc by 63 points in the Drivers’Championship, and the team is also leading Ferrari by 82 points in the Constructors’ Championship.
“Last year, given the biggest regulation in 40 years and the focus on the championship, we won eight Grand Prix and two sprints, 64 points and 82 points in both championships. Being in the lead is far beyond my expectations, “commented Christian Horner.
“I think it’s really a testament to the determination, dedication, and effort that took place behind the scenes at the factory. I’ve seen Ferrari be very competitive this year, as are the other teams. Mercedes certainly It’s gaining momentum, but it’s a tremendous task, perhaps given that we were the last team to make a complete transition to this car. “
Championship leader Max Verstappen has won both Red Bull Racing wins in seven sprints, and Christian Horner praised the comfortable victory in the F1 French Grand Prix.
“I think he’s driving very mature,” continued Christian Horner.
“You can see him and Charles racing with each other. There is really respect between the two drivers.”
“The second half of the race was the opposite of the first half when we got the track position and Ferrari had a slightly younger tire advantage, so we mightn’t know what was going on today. Is disappointing. “
The next race will be the F1 Hungarian GP, which will be the last race before the summer vacation. Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing are trying to reach the top of both championships this weekend, but Christian Horner believes Budapest should fit Ferrari’s “strengths.”
“I think the competition will obviously be very fierce in the second half of the season,” said Christian Horner.
“There are different circuits, different challenges, and some interesting venues. Hungary will be coming next weekend. Perhaps Ferrari’s strengths will outweigh our strengths.”
“And there are a few circuits for us following the break. It’s fascinating how we’ll move around in the next few races.”
