Horner on victory in Abu Dhabi: 'Max has been supreme all weekend'

Published on 13 December 2020 by Julien Lemmen

Aston Martin Red Bull Racing had a glorious end of the season with a victory for Max Verstappen in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, after starting from pole for the first time this year. Teammate Alexander Albon finished in P4.

Horner reflects after the race: “A win was the best possible way to sign off the 2020 season in what has been a challenging and disrupted year. To beat Mercedes fair and square from pole position, the first time Mercedes have been beaten at this circuit since 2013 when we last won with Vettel, is a phenomenal performance. Max has been supreme all weekend, delivering the perfect qualifying lap which he was able to convert into his 10th win today. Alex had arguably one of his strongest race weekends of the year to finish fourth just behind Lewis."

Horner continues: "This was a very strong team performance at this venue. All credit to Honda for being the only engine manufacturer not to incur any penalties this year and on achieving a second win with us this season. A big thank you must also go to all the staff in Milton Keynes who have worked tirelessly in difficult circumstances this year to keep developing the RB16 and ensuring we kept the momentum going throughout the season. This is also a fitting way to end our title partnership with Aston Martin and we look forward to seeing them back in the paddock next year. It’s been a rollercoaster season and once the test finishes on Tuesday I hope that everyone can enjoy a well-deserved break.”