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Formula One F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 10, 2021 Mercedes Executive Director Toto Wolff and Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner shake hands in the team principals press conference FIA/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS – THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
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Formula One F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 10, 2021 Mercedes Executive Director Toto Wolff and Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner shake hands in the team principals press conference FIA/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS – THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
It does not seem that Red Bull and Mercedes are going to stop taking jabs at each other anytime soon. They had an intense battle in the 2021 season, which went down to the last lap of the season finale. In the end, they both went home with a title each as Red Bull took the drivers and Mercedes took their 8th constructors’ championship. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner mentioned it is hard for the German team to control them.
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He mentioned that the Austrian team are the mavericks of the sport and Mercedes cannot handle them. He revealed the key reason behind Mercedes’ inability to contain them and how it differs from other teams.
Christian Horner takes shots at Mercedes and Toto Wolff
As reported by Daily Mail, Horner mentioned the German team have been able to control other teams such as McLaren, Ferrari, and Renault in the past. But there is one specific reason that the Red Bull team boss revealed as to why they are a proper threat.
“We are a bit more of a maverick than any other team and that is why Mercedes have not been able to control us. Either through engine supply or drivers, Mercedes have done that with pretty much every other team over past years,” said Christian.
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Formula One F1 – Pre-Season Testing – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 11, 2022, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner during testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
“There has been an element of influence. There isn’t that influence with Red Bull and that makes us a very dangerous competitor. That inability to control us is at the heart of the tension between us. They are a very controlling group. That is Toto’s mantra.
“Suddenly, we are playing in their backyard with the engine, too. How can an energy drinks company build a chassis that takes on and beats Mercedes, Ferrari, Renault, McLaren? It sits very uncomfortably,” said Horner.
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It is astonishing to see what Red Bull have achieved in the era dominated by Mercedes. But the comments made by Christian may have pushed the envelope with their rivalry a bit too much. This may not be the only reason that the German team cannot control Red Bull in F1.
But it would be interesting to hear if there is any response to Horner’s comments made by Toto Wolff. We are very excited to see part two of their rivalry in the 2022 season.
