Christian Horner Unapologetic After Red Bull’s Failed Protests in Canadian GP
In a bold and unapologetic stance, Christian Horner, the chief of Red Bull Formula 1 team, has stood by the decision to lodge two protests against Mercedes following the Canadian Grand Prix, declaring he has “absolutely no regrets.”
The protests filed by the Milton Keynes outfit were aimed at George Russell, citing erratic driving behavior and maintaining too much distance behind the safety car. Despite a lengthy five-hour wait, the FIA ultimately dismissed both protests, confirming Russell’s victory.
Speaking at the F1 world premiere in New York City after the Grand Prix in Montreal, Horner defended the team’s actions, stating, “No, absolutely not. I mean it’s a team’s right to do so. We saw something that we didn’t think was quite right, and you have the ability to put it in front of the stewards. So that’s what we chose to do. Absolutely no regrets in that.”
The outcome of the protests meant Russell held onto his win, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen securing second place and rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli finishing third on the podium.
Verstappen, reflecting on the race, acknowledged the team’s struggles with tire management but expressed contentment with their aggressive and strategic approach. He remarked, “I think we drove an attacking slash defending race, attacking with the strategy, defending, of course, with the cars behind. But it worked out for us. And I think that was, yeah, the maximum possible for us today.”
Despite the unsuccessful outcome of the protests, Red Bull remains unapologetic in their pursuit of fairness and transparency in Formula 1, setting the stage for further drama and competition in the races to come.
