The Dutchman and his first challenger recently clashed in Spielberg. Verstappen received a time penalty for a maneuver that forced Norris to retire from his McLaren shortly before the end of the race, but still managed to finish in fifth place. “As far as Max is concerned, he certainly won’t change,” Horner told British broadcaster Sky Sports. “Max is a tough racing driver – probably one of the toughest on the track. And everyone knows that he gives it his all when someone races against him.”
The incident allowed Verstappen to extend his lead in the World Championship over the 24-year-old Brit. Before Norris’ home race this weekend in Silverstone, he has 81 points. Norris was bitterly disappointed after his retirement and announced that he wanted to question his friendship with Verstappen. In Silverstone, the Brit took a more lenient tone. He said that he had said some things after the race that he had not meant. “To be honest, I don’t think he has to apologize either.”
Reuters/Christian Bruna Red Bull team boss Christian Horner once again highlighted Max Verstappen’s mentality on the track before Silverstone
Norris also reported that they spoke on Monday and Wednesday. “Max has a different way of driving than many others. That’s why he’s the champion,” explained Norris. They could definitely have avoided the crash. “I could easily have driven over the curbs more.” But it was good racing, he overreacted in some respects. “You fight differently when you’re fighting at the front,” stressed Norris. Verstappen won’t change his approach much. “I don’t think I need to change much either.”
ORF timetable
Freitag:
13:20: First training
Saturday:
12.20 p.m.: Third training
3.40 p.m.: F1 news
15.55 Uhr: Qualifying
Sunday:
2.40 p.m.: F1 news
15:25: GP in Silverstone
5.50 p.m.: “F1 Motorhome”
Times: Start of transmission
Crash with Hamilton in 2021
Verstappen had already had a heated controversy on the track with a local hero at Silverstone. In 2021, the World Championship duel with Lewis Hamilton took him to the limit – and beyond. It culminated in a crash. Both cars touched, Verstappen came off the track and crashed into the track barrier at almost 300 km/h. Hamilton continued driving, received a ten-second penalty, but was still able to win his home race.
Verstappen had to be checked in hospital and reported back after the examinations. “Fortunately I’m fine,” he assured at the time, but: “The penalty that was handed down unfortunately doesn’t help us. And it doesn’t do justice to Lewis’ dangerous maneuver.” “He is a seven-time world champion, but that was an amateur mistake. That’s why it was a bad win for me in the end,” Horner ranted at the time.
Red Bull mit Update nach Silverstone
For Red Bull Racing, Silverstone is the conclusion of a grueling three-season Grand Prix and the second home race in a week, as the Austrian-licensed racing team is based in Milton Keynes, a half-hour drive from Silverstone. “There were some mistakes in the race that really cost us, but we also have to look at the good moments we had during the weekend, including the sprint win and two pole positions,” explained the Red Bull team.
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Red Bull is coming to Silverstone with an upgrade and hopes to be able to fully exploit its strengths on the high-speed track. The two cars of Verstappen and Sergio Perez will be running with a special livery designed by a fan. The occasion is Red Bull’s 20th anniversary in Formula 1.
Mercedes and McLaren optimistic
Most recently in Spielberg, the racing team faced competition from McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari. The winner was Mercedes driver George Russell. “There is great energy and momentum within the team and last weekend’s result contributes to that,” said team boss Toto Wolff. Norris was cautiously optimistic. “We know we have a fast car that can fight for victories on any type of race track, which makes us excited for the rest of the season,” he stressed.
2024-07-04 14:05:44
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