Horner explains why the Mercedes F1 Battle is more “political” than previous Ferrari and McLaren clashes

As the current situation in the drivers’ standings shows, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton are only separated by 2 points. And let’s not forget that there are seven races left this F1 season. Who wins the crown, who loses it – everything depends on tactics, strategy and a lot of “politics”. Red Bull boss Christian Horner said of the title race that this year’s title fight was “much more political” than her previous title fights with Ferrari and McLaren.

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Just a few days ago, Horner insidiously stated that he loves to dissolve Toto, the Merc boss. For Verstappen it is the first World Cup shot, for Hamilton it is the eighth likely victory. So there is no doubt that Mercedes has a lot to lose, while Red Bull has a lot to gain from it.

The mercury rises on the racetrack, thanks to clashes between Max and Hamilton, who don’t want to leave an inch of space for each other. And in the paddock, Horner and Wolff have their very own fight.

Formula 1 F1 – Holland Grand Prix – Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands – September 5, 2021, Red Bulls Max Verstappen celebrates with Mercedes Lewis Hamilton on the podium with champagne after winning the Pool race via REUTERS / Francisco Seco

In a conversation with the media, Horner revealed how he feels about this high-profile fight with Mercedes. He said: “When we went up against McLaren for the championship and Lewis drove for them, and when we went up against Ferrari with Fernando Alonso and Stefano Domenicali, the atmosphere was very different from that.

“It felt a lot more political as there is a lot more going on behind the scenes. Toto’s inbox to the FIA, they’ll need a big clearing out by the end of the year.

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“Toto has never been in a position where he has been challenged. He inherited a very competitive team from Ross Brawn and he has done a great job keeping that up, but this is the first time he has had such pressure and people react differently to pressure. “

According to Christian Horner, the clash in Monza was not a tactical foul

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The Austrian Mercedes boss wasn’t afraid to comment when it came to attacking the Red Bull F1 team. He said Max and Lewis’ collision at Monza was a major “tactical foul”.

Formula 1 F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 26, 2021, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff with Red Bull team principal Christian Horner during the press conference FIA ​​/ Handout via REUTERS

In return, Horner interfered with his own statement. “I was really disappointed to hear that Toto called it a tactical foul,” he said on the subject. “Max is a racing driver and will go for a gap. Both drivers knew how important it is to be ahead and neither wanted to give in. “

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With this constant back and forth between the two team bosses and the fierce duel between Max and Lewis on the track, the Red Bull-Mercedes title fight has reached its climax. For the next seven races, the champion will be determined and then we’ll see who laughs last. Until then, this F1 season is sure to keep the fans in suspense!