F1 News: Christian Horner feeling the pressure after DISASTROUS Red Bull run

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Horner feeling the pressure after DISASTROUS Red Bull run

Christian Horner has admitted to feeling the 'pressure' at Red Bull

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Monday 16 September 2024 03:00

Red Bull's disastrous recent performances left team chief Christian Horner feeling the pressure at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Unfortunately for the team boss, things did not get much better for Max Verstappen or Sergio Perez surrounding the streets of Baku.

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After a DNF for Sergio Perez and a P5 for Max Verstappen, the team's winless run has continued, with their last victory having come at the Spanish Grand Prix back in June.

Things only seem to be getting worse, too. Last time out at the Italian Grand Prix, Red Bull were unable to extract performance from both their cars as Verstappen and Sergio Perez finished sixth and eighth respectively.

Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez were left frustrated by their performance issues in Monza

Sergio Perez out-qualified Max Verstappen in Baku

Christian Horner under ‘pressure’ at Azerbaijan GP

It was left to Perez to apply pressure onto Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri for the race victory, however, his race came undone during the closing stages of the grand prix.

As Carlos Sainz and Perez battled for P3, the pair collided as they exited Turn 2 and crashed into the barriers, eradicating all the progress the Mexican star made in Baku.

The incident also ensured McLaren toppled Red Bull at the top of the constructors’ standings, following Piastri’s victory and P4 finish from Lando Norris.

Red Bull boss Christian Horner discussed their performance woes ahead of FP2 in Baku and revealed he was feeling the ‘pressure’ following their nightmare results in Monza - which will have only worsened after the Azerbaijan GP.