At the moment there are a lot of questions about Red Bull’s pace. They weren’t on the same level as their rival Mercedes, despite having new engines installed in both cars. Team principal Christian Horner said, however, that the team shouldn’t rule out a fifth engine.
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Both Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen took their new engines with them in the Netherlands and Russia, respectively. Unfortunately, they haven’t really been able to improve engine performance compared to their competitors.
WATCH STORY: Verstappen the big winner when Hamilton loses in the Turkish F1 Grand Prix
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We should be able to reach the end of the year: Christian Horner
As reported by Formula Passion, the Red Bull team boss mentioned that they have three engines that are alive. These engines could accompany you through the season.
“Under normal circumstances, we should be able to finish the World Championship with these engines. We still have three alive. In theory, we should arrive at the end of the season. But never say never, ”said Horner.
Formula 1 F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – September 24, 2021, Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner during the FIA / Handout press conference via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS – THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALE. NO ARCHIVES.
“Reliability will certainly be a decisive factor, and a second engine failure would now only cost us five places on the grid. We have to make the right decisions at the right time, use our heads and keep our nerves. “(Translated with Google Translate)
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The Red Bull team boss is satisfied with the Turkish GP performance
Christian Horner was enthusiastic about the double podium at the Turkish Grand Prix. He is proud of the development department’s step to maximize the result on what is probably the strongest route from Mercedes.
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Formula 1 F1 – Turkish Grand Prix – Intercity Istanbul Park, Istanbul, Turkey – October 10, 2021, Red Bulls Max Verstappen gets out of the car after finishing the race in second REUTERS / Umit Bektas
“In order to get the points that we achieved with both the drivers and the designers, the engineering team did a great job when we were a little out of the window on Friday.
“It was probably the strongest Mercedes track that we have seen so far this season. So it was a positive day for us to be on the podium with two cars and to regain the lead in the drivers’ championship, ”said the Red Bull team boss.
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Red Bull’s concerns are justified as there are only six races left in the season. They lead the drivers ‘standings, but are behind in the constructors’ standings.
Can Red Bull win both titles in 2021? Let us know.
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