The Hungarian GP weekend started on a turbulent note for Sergio Perez, as he suffered a disappointing crash during FP1. The incident only intensified the pressure on Perez, following a string of lackluster performances in recent races. As Christian Horner expressed his frustration with the Mexican driver, rumors and allegations started circulating, insinuating that Perez’s car was being treated differently from his teammate Max Verstappen’s. However, Perez has stepped forward to defend his team and clarify the situation, rejecting the speculations and affirming his belief in Red Bull‘s support.

Sergio Perez’s Hungarian GP weekend took an early hit as he failed to complete a single lap in FP1 before crashing into the barriers due to a simple misjudgment. After the incident, Horner expressed his frustration while addressing the media, saying, “It’s obviously frustrating. It was unfortunate because he put a tire on the grass and made a mistake in Turn 5.” Horner further elaborated, “I have not been able to talk to him, but we will do so after the session. Hopefully, he won’t lose too much because the rest of the drivers won’t get many laps in because of the track conditions, so obviously it’s not the ideal way to start the weekend.”

As the crash brought forth Christian Horner’s frustration, rumors began circulating, insinuating that Red Bull treated Perez’s car differently from Verstappen’s, potentially impacting his performance. However, Perez swiftly addressed these claims and staunchly defended his team. He stated as per MundoDeportivo, “My car and Max’s car are the same. And they haven’t touched my car, that’s impossible. The team’s interest is to have both cars up there every race. It’s crazy what is being said. There is a lot of speculation.” [translated via Google] Amidst the mounting pressure and sly allegations, Perez feels completely supported by the entire Red Bull team.

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With the truth clarified, the Mexican driver remains resolute in his commitment to delivering his best and showcasing Red Bull’s unwavering support on the track. Amidst Red Bull’s remarkable winning streak and Mercedes’ frustration with F1 cost cap claims, Christian Horner, has strongly defended his team’s position.

Christian Horner Responds to Lewis Hamilton & Co.’s Claims

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell expressed concerns over Red Bull’s cost cap punishment, implying that it was insufficient to deter future violations. Both drivers believed that the consequences did not match the gravity of the breach committed by Red Bull in 2021. The team was fined $7 million and faced a 10 percent reduction in wind tunnel time, yet their performance remained unrivaled, securing 10 consecutive victories this season.

Christian Horner vehemently defended Red Bull’s situation, countering Hamilton and Russell’s remarks. He highlighted the enormous compromise Red Bull faced due to the lack of wind tunnel time compared to their competitors, despite their dominant form. Horner questioned the significance of wind tunnels in F1 and challenged the notion that teams would intentionally breach the cost cap, knowing they would face minimal repercussions. He dismissed Hamilton and Russell’s comments as mere attempts to criticize when their own performances fell short.

Can Red Bull continue their dominant streak and set a new record for consecutive victories in F1?

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