Horner after Australian Grand Prix: 'We need to get on top of these issues'

Published on 10 April 2022 by Julien Lemmen

It was a disappointing Australian Grand Prix for the Oracle Red Bull Racing team. Max Verstappen looked to be on course for a second place finish, but technical problems on lap 39 forced him to retire. Due to Max' misfortune, teammate Sergio Perez moved up a spot and the Mexican eventually managed to finish second.

Team principal Christian Horner reflects after the race: “Checo drove an exceptional race today with some stunning overtakes to secure his first podium of the season and bag some solid Championship points.  But it was very much a day of mixed emotions with Max not finishing. We think it was an external fuel leak and we need to understand exactly what has caused that failure, so it was a very frustrating race in that respect. But we are in this as a team and we will bounce back. We didn’t have the pace of Ferrari today, so congratulations to Charles. It’s a long season ahead and we have the basis of a quick and competitive car, but we need to get on top of these issues quickly and we will keep pushing.”