Describing the events of the Abu Dhabi GP to Talk Sport, Horner said:
The Red Bull chief believes Mercedes could have pitted the British champion when asked during the race on two occasions during the virtual safety car and safety car periods. Horner believes his squad’s timely tire changes and Max Verstappen’s execution of the strategy won them the championship.
Suggesting Mercedes were hiding behind the controversy, Horner said:
Leaving Hamilton out on old tires until the penultimate lap left him vulnerable to Verstappen, according to Horner. The Red Bull Racing team principal suggested that their Brackley rivals were hiding their own strategic errors behind the controversy.
Christian Horner believes Mercedes were slow to react during safety car period in Abu Dhabi
Christian Horner feels his team’s instant reaction to the safety car after Nicholas Latifi’s crash in the 2021 season finale won them the title. The Red Bull chief believes that their sharp tactical approach until the end of the race paid off, unlike Mercedes who were not quick enough to react.
Shedding light on the events after Nicholas Latifi’s crash, Horner said:
Many would disagree with Horner, but the fact does remain that while Verstappen was pitted for fresher tires, the Silver Arrows squad had assumed the race would end under a safety car, leaving Hamilton out on worn rubber towards the end of the race.
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