News Details
‘Firm but fair’: Horner defends Verstappen over Hamilton move
©Wri2
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says Max Verstappen's defensive move on Lewis Hamilton on the penultimate lap of the Japanese Grand Prix was “firm but fair”. The Dutchman was holding off the charging Mercedes driver for second place when Hamilton lined up the Red Bull on the approach of the fearsome 130R and the following chicane that concludes a lap around Suzuka. AS IT HAPPENED: 2016 Japanese Grand Prix Hamilton moved for the inside line only for Verstappen to close the door, which forced the triple world champion to swerve left and run wide. Asked by Sky Sports F1 for his take on the action, Horner said: ‘I thought it was firm but fair. Max was always going to go...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Horner: Real respect between Ricciardo and Verstappen
It was a breathtaking few corners during the Malaysian Grand Prix where...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Horner: This result 'beyond our wildest expectations'
Malaysian Grand Prix – Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian...
9y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Red Bull's Christian Horner: 'An unbelievable day...
Red Bull Racing Team Principal, Christian Horner, was overwhelmed with...
9y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Ricciardo win 'unexpected', admits Horner
XPB Images
Red Bull principal Christian Horner admitted on...
9y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Tech analysis: Ducati’s more extreme fairing...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin still feels like a “rookie” at times...
No description available...
26m ago from Motorsport.com
What Aprilia hopes to unlock with radical 2026 MotoGP...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo reveals what’s still missing on...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Alex Palou’s Indy 500 win immortalized on...
Alex Palou’s likeness has been added to the iconic Borg-Warner Trophy,...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indy 500
Arrow McLaren has announced that veteran Ryan Hunter-Reay will join the...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Why Lancia is returning to WRC in Rally2 and what it...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
How Adrien Fourmaux’s WRC Japan exit proves mental...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai already working on “Plan B” for 2026 WRC...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Aaron Ramsey predicts result of north London derby as...
Aaron Ramsey believes Arsenal will get the better of Tottenham Hotspur in...
26m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Ian Wright namechecks ex-Chelsea & Man Utd stars...
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has hit out at the media's treatment of Real...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal and Saka progressing in long-term contract...
Talks are progressing between Arsenal and Bukayo Saka over a new long-term...
1h ago from SkySports.com
Terms agreed: Arsenal star rejects five clubs to...
Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has reportedly rejected offers from five...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Why is the Las Vegas Grand Prix taking place on a Saturday?
Regardless of whether you are an avid F1 fan or... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Why Oscar Piastri believes ‘tough pills' that've...
Oscar Piastri reckons the "tough pills he's... Read More »
56m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Yuki Tsunoda admits to nerves over Red Bull 2026 F1 decision
Yuki Tsunoda has conceded that he is... Read More »
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
