Horner is critical of the celebrations for the Mercedes F1 British GP

After the collision between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at Silverstone, Red Bull was furious at both the accident and the way Mercedes and its driver cheered the success that followed.

Verstappen himself called Hamilton’s behavior “disrespectful” while Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko said Mercedes showed “style” by partying while his rival was being examined in the hospital.

Earlier this week, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said that Red Bull’s aggressive comments after the race had gone a step too far and had become “too personal”.

But in his regular post-race column posted on the Red Bull site on Friday, Horner was clear that his mind has not changed – and said it was “unimaginable” for Mercedes that Hamilton had not previously done the full Verstappen – Wanting to communicate the situation he celebrated his victory.

“I’m … still disappointed with the extent of the post-accident celebrations,” Horner wrote. “The Mercedes team was aware of the severity of the crash and Max widely reported that he was hospitalized and required further checks.

“It is inconceivable not to inform your driver about the situation, and also to protect your driver if he does not show the necessary restraint while celebrating, especially if he has been punished for an incident.”

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Horner also disagreed that comments he and the team made after the collision, criticizing Hamilton for his role in the accident, were too aggressive.

“I would like to respond to some of Toto ‘s comments that are quoted as saying that our comments on Hamilton who caused the accident were’ so personal ‘,” said Horner.

“I found the story that Max was ‘overly aggressive’ at this point unjustified.

“I want to make it clear. This was an incident on the track between two of the best drivers in the world. At the time when you have a driver in the hospital and the extent of the injuries has not yet been clarified, your car has been written off and the law enforcement officers punish the driver who is considered responsible, emotions play naturally for everyone involved whether you feel treated unfairly or you are victorious.

“I also found the story that Max was ‘overly aggressive’ at the time unjustified. Just look at the fact that Max has zero penalty points on his license and has not found guilty of any miscalculations on the track in recent years.

“Aggressive 17-year-old F1 rookie Max Verstappen that Hamilton is referring to is not today’s Max Verstappen, just as Hamilton is not the same driver he was when he got into the sport.

“Both drivers are of course uncompromising in their driving style, but both are highly qualified drivers with a lot of experience. The reality is that Hamilton scored his match in a now competitive car and I agree that both drivers must show each other respect, but Hamilton was the aggressor on Sunday. “

Although tensions remain high between Red Bull and Mercedes, Horner said he expects the incident will not affect on-track competition when fighting resumes at the Hungarian GP next weekend.

“Hungary will be a different challenge for the car and the team and we will all be fully motivated to maintain our championship lead,” he said.

“Max won’t be with Silverstone and wants to speak on the track. He is determined to leave this incident behind and use it, like us, as additional motivation for the rest of the season. “