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Horner claims F1 rivals face 'brutal' scrutiny in title bid

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Horner claims F1 rivals face 'brutal' scrutiny in title bid

The Red Bull team principal has looked ahead to the 2024 F1 season

Matthew Hobkinson
Lead Editor
F1 Editor & Journalist

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has admitted that Ferrari face a 'brutal' level of pressure compared to other Formula 1 teams with the weight of a nation on their shoulders.

As Red Bull romped home to their second successive constructors' championship – their sixth in total – a nail-biting scrap was going on behind them.

Mercedes eventually pipped Ferrari to P2 in the team standings by just three points during the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

READ MORE: Ferrari ends era after striking deal with major rivals

Fred Vasseur will be hoping that Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz can help Ferrari mount a charge against Red Bull next year, with the latter being the only non-Red Bull driver to win a race in 2023.

Fred Vasseur oversaw a P3 finish for Ferrari during his first season at the helm
Fred Vasseur oversaw a P3 finish for Ferrari during his first season at the helm
Carlos Sainz was the only non-Red Bull driver to claim victory (Singapore) during the 2023 season
Carlos Sainz was the only non-Red Bull driver to claim victory (Singapore) during the 2023 season
Christian Horner believes that Ferrari face a different level of scrutiny compared to the rest of the grid
Christian Horner believes that Ferrari face a different level of scrutiny compared to the rest of the grid

Horner: Ferrari pressure is brutal

Yet heading into next season, Horner has admitted that the pressure on Ferrari is vastly different to that on other F1 teams.

"Ferrari is a different type of team, a national team," Horner told Sky Sports.

"There is a pressure which comes with that and the Italian media is absolutely brutal and scrutinise every move.

"There is just huge expectation. Fred (Vasseur) is a capable guy and a racer and Ferrari are a big animal in F1.

"Expectation will be very high for them next year."

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