Horner refutes the claim that he indicated the McLaren car was 'illegal.'

Horner refutes the claim that he indicated the McLaren car was 'illegal.'

      "There will always be inquiries in Formula 1."

      Christian Horner has downplayed claims that Red Bull is outright accusing McLaren of cheating. In Miami, there were rumors that Red Bull had privately alleged that the championship leaders might be illegally enhancing their tire management in 2025 by injecting water into the Pirelli tires. An outraged McLaren CEO Zak Brown responded by publicly mocking Red Bull, sipping from a water bottle on the pit wall labeled "Tyre Water." He then challenged Horner to file a formal complaint but insisted that it should result in significant financial penalties for Red Bull.

      "I'm not implying that there's anything illegal about that car," Horner said. "I commend McLaren; they are currently in a class of their own." Nevertheless, he supported any team's right to pose "questions." "Questions will always arise in Formula 1," Horner stated. "McLaren did the same thing regarding our front suspension last year. When you are at the top, as we have been in recent years, scrutiny is inevitable."

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Horner refutes the claim that he indicated the McLaren car was 'illegal.'

Formula 1 | Christian Horner has minimized claims that Red Bull is explicitly accusing McLaren of cheating. In Miami, there were rumors indicating that Red Bull had (…)