Horner's Strong Words for McLaren After Win: A Bit of Salt in the Wound
So, the Red Bull boys are on top again, with Max Verstappen taking the checkered flag at the [insert race name] Grand Prix. But it wasn't just another win for the dominant team, it was a win with a side of spicy shade.
After the race, Christian Horner, Red Bull's team principal, didn't hold back when asked about McLaren's performance. You see, McLaren had been in a strong position, battling with Ferrari for the second spot on the podium. But then, they blew it. A pit stop gone wrong, a strategy that seemed to be pulled from a hat, and all of a sudden, Lando Norris was left fighting for fourth place.
Horner, never one to mince words, went full-on savage. He basically said that McLaren's strategy was "absolutely bizarre" and that "they should have been on the podium." He went on to say that their strategic decisions were "unfathomable" and that they were "throwing away a podium".
Whoa, that's some strong language, right? It's not often you see a team principal come out this hard on another team, especially one that's been a rival for so long. But hey, maybe it was just Horner's way of rubbing it in after a dominating win for Red Bull.
It's tough to argue with Horner's assessment, though. McLaren really did screw up their strategy, costing them a chance to celebrate on the podium. While the race was fun to watch, it was a frustrating one for McLaren fans.
This whole incident just adds more fuel to the fire for the rivalry between Red Bull and McLaren. It seems like these two teams just can't stand to see the other one succeed. And, with both teams looking strong in the championship, we can expect plenty more heated battles and salty comments in the coming races.