Horner after Australian qualifying: 'Max did a very good job'

Published on 15 March 2025 by Niels Hendrix

Christian Horner, team principal and CEO of Oracle Red Bull Racing, said after the Australian qualifying: “Well, we are back and it was a very encouraging performance from Max to have the provisional pole on the first run. But it always felt like McLaren had the better lap time. Fair play to them. I thought Max did a very good job and I think the team did a very good job to improve the car throughout the weekend.”

Horner added: “It’s a shame for Liam. He missed the whole of FP3 due to a technical issue. He has never raced here before, it puts him immediately on the back foot, it’s a lot to ask of him in qualifying. His first run went well and then unfortunately mistakes were made. Second row of the grid, P3 for Sunday’s race. Who knows what’s going to happen weather wise, it’s all to play for.”

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