close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB ES-MX US
Horner fires SAVAGE response over Mercedes pace after Spanish Grand Prix

Horner fires SAVAGE response over Mercedes pace after Spanish Grand Prix

Horner fires SAVAGE response over Mercedes pace after Spanish Grand Prix

Horner fires SAVAGE response over Mercedes pace after Spanish Grand Prix

Christian Horner was quick to point out that Lewis Hamilton still finished '23 seconds' behind Max Verstappen, despite Mercedes showing improved pace to claim a double podium at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Hamilton was joined by team-mate George Russell as they finished in second and third respectively behind Verstappen.

The upgrades to the W14 finally seemed to take hold as Mercedes looked like a far more competitive car during the race in Barcelona.

READ MORE: Hamilton MISSES Cullen 'every day' as Mercedes star opens up on split

However, despite Horner acknowledging that Mercedes had improved with the new upgrades, he was still keen to emphasise just how big a gap there was between the Verstappen and Hamilton as they crossed the line.

"It was still 23 seconds behind at the end of the race," he told Sky Sports. "They made a good step. But we've got some stuff in the pipeline.

Verstappen, Hamilton and Russell celebrate on the podium after the Spanish Grand Prix

"They have had a big upgrade and we have got some bits coming later in the season.

"For sure it was a big step. They are a quality team and will be putting us under pressure in the second half of the year."

And such was Red Bull's dominance that Horner failed to realise in the immediate aftermath that Verstappen had actually finished 24 seconds clear of Hamilton, not the 23 that he initially quoted.

READ MORE: Spanish GP sees STAR-STUDDED paddock as Premier League and Hollywood legends flock to F1 race

Related

Hamilton offered MASSAGE by rival
F1 Off The Track

Hamilton offered MASSAGE by rival

  • June 25, 2024 22:57
F1 champion predicts ‘PAINFUL’ future for struggling team
Latest F1 News

F1 champion predicts ‘PAINFUL’ future for struggling team

  • June 25, 2024 13:57

Latest News

Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton crowned CHAMPION in stunning end to 2024

  • 40 minutes ago
Features

2025 F1 grid re-shuffles as star AXED after official announcement

  • 1 hour ago
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Red Bull BOMBSHELL emerges as Perez drive confirmed

  • 2 hours ago
Latest F1 News

Horner takes NEW dig at Wolff in Hamilton Ferrari verdict

  • 3 hours ago
F1 Social

Hamilton suffers major F1 DEMOTION in team boss snub

  • Today 13:57
F1 Social

Verstappen rivals DOMINATE as champion in dismal showing

  • Today 12:57
More news

Related news

More news

F1 Standings

Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Ontdek het op Google Play
x