Horner after second-place Max in Melbourne: 'Gamble overcut nearly worked'

Published on 16 March 2025 by Coen Versteeg

Christian Horner, team principal and CEO of Oracle Red Bull Racing told after the Australian Grand Prix: “That was a great race. It was always going to be tricky in those conditions. I think strategically we called it right; Max had a very good start but the McLarens at that time were super strong and pulled out a gap. Then the rain came and we made the right call to get out on the slicks at the right time and we took a slight gamble to get the overcut. It nearly worked and then we had the restart and Max so very nearly stole it off Lando. Credit to him and McLaren though, they stuck it out and took the victory. It was not the start Liam would have wanted this weekend. Luck was not on his side. He is a strong driver though and will already be on his way to preparing for China; bouncing back. All in all, it was a good start to the season at a track we traditionally do not perform well at. China will be a bit more measured and will be a chance to see a truer reflection of performance. Excited to see what comes.”