Christian Horner

Grid TV: Red Bull Home Advantage, Spielberg 2017

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…So you might think that going from from zero to two teams (in one year) should provide adequate entertainment and challenges for anyone right? Wrong because what Mr M did then, was even more remarkable. He removed his chequebook once more and purchased the A1 Circuit, redeveloped it and renamed it the “Red Bull Ring”. Being back on the calendar since 2014 it has become a focal point of its national motorsport pride, and a place for a home advantage.. The team from Mobil1 – The Grid interviews Red Bull’s Christian Horner….

Lack of strategic thinking in Formula One

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A bold new vision for Formula One cars for 2017 was developed earlier this year. Part of the reasoning was that this would reverse the falling interest in the sport from both TV viewers and those attending grand prix. Proposals included wider and more aggressive looking cars, bigger wheels, a lot more down force, cars … Read more

#F1 Qualifying Review: 2015 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX

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Ambient 25° Track28° Humidity 72% Wind 1.0 m/s Prelude The weather at Abu Dhabi was every bit as boring as the lack of champers on the podium. An unfortunate P3 for Kvyat who ran only 2 laps before electrics sidelined him. Fortunately the politics remain entertaining as the grotesque 3 sided tango between Red Bull, … Read more

Matt’s Presser Notebook: Team Personnel Edition, Abu Dhabi

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Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55 – the best in FIA Press Conferences looked at slightly irreverently   Ever wonder what the drivers and team principals really think at the pressers? Wonder if the Telly left anything out? Now you can find out yourself in the all new #TJ13 Feature Presser Notebook ready for you to peruse … Read more

Renault working overtime during summer break.

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Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Fortis Whilst the Formula One community are currently enjoying the mid-season break, work will however continue within the Renault Sport F1 engine division. Having endured a poor start to the new V6 Hybrid power unit formula during the 2014 test, with their supplied teams (Red Bull and Toro Rosso) doing … Read more

The #TJ13 #F1 Daily News and Comment: Saturday, 20th June 2015

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Vettel lobs it back at Ecclestone Horner warns: Don’t ignore what Mateschitz says McLaren declares Austrian GP an extended test session Vettel lobs it back at Ecclestone Formula One is suffering, especially in the German market. Due to the time difference, the Montreal race was shown at prime time, yet it was seen by one … Read more

Lauda, “We want to win every bloody race”

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Since the introduction of the new V6 turbo hybrids at the start of 2014, Mercedes has won 22 of the 26 races. A Mercedes powered car has been on pole in every race dating back to 2014. This dominance has led to many within the sport calling for rule changes to allow the chasing pack to catch up.

Horner issues Renault quit threat

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Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Fortis At the start of the season when it became evident that the Renault power unit had made no significant gains on its rivals, leading to a war of words between Viry and Milton Keynes. The rift became so great between the two former all conquering allies, it led … Read more