Christian Horner: 'Max did a great Job'

Published on 22 March 2025 by Johan Peeters

Christian Horner, team principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing, reflects after Saturday’s sprint race and qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix: "Today was quick for the pack, Ferrari took the win in the Sprint and McLaren grabbing pole in Qualifying. Max was right up there also, he did a great job and there were parts of his run that looked like he could stick it on pole but it was not to be. It was a tough day at the office for Liam today. We will take a good look at it and come back tomorrow. The problem is the tyres are so sensitive here, we saw it in the Sprint earlier, different graining and different cars working in different ways.”

“I don’t think pole position is essential for this race; it’s all going to be about strategy and that front left tyre. Also, importantly today, a big congratulations and well done to our F1 Academy drivers, Alisha and Chloe, on an outstanding first race weekend and a one-two podium finish. It is a proud moment for the Red Bull Academy Programme, achieving our first win in F1 Academy, and hopefully there are many more to come this season."

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