“Toto Exaggerates as Always!”: Christian Horner Reignites Old Rivalry to Counter Wolff’s “F2” Dig at Red Bull

F1 drama is back in full force as Toto Wolff and Christian Horner rekindle their heated rivalry. Remember Horner’s infamous snap back: “Well, change your car! You’ve got a problem. Change your ****ing car!” The stage is set for a thrilling duel on and off the track as these F1 giants lock horns once more. Now, as Red Bull‘s dominance takes center stage, an old rivalry is reignited. Wolff’s recent “F2” dig at Red Bull, comparing the rest of the grid to inferior cars, drew a swift response from Horner, as the war of words continues prompting Christian Horner to deliver a stinging response.

Following Max Verstappen‘s jaw-dropping victory at the Hungarian GP, Toto Wolff raised eyebrows with his bold claim that the rest of the F1 grid looked like Formula 2 cars in comparison to Verstappen’s sheer pace. The Red Bull driver’s incredible form left the competition in his dust, winning by more than 30 seconds without breaking a sweat. Wolff couldn’t help but feel almost embarrassed by the speed and superiority displayed by the Red Bull team. This scathing remark not only underlined Verstappen’s brilliance but also reignited a long-standing rivalry.

Christian Horner wasted no time in responding to Wolff’s “F2” remark, vehemently defending Red Bull’s performance. According to Motorsport.Next Gen Auto, he stated, “Toto exaggerates as always! I think right now it’s just the way the team works, it’s all about the details.” Horner highlights the team’s unwavering commitment to excellence, adding, “We don’t leave anything on the table at the moment. The strategy was strong in Hungary, the pit stop was 1.9 seconds for Checo [Perez], and the pit stops were very quick again for Max.” [translated via Google]

Horner further emphasized that Red Bull’s success goes beyond the car’s capabilities, saying, “You see a whole team performing at such a high level. There’s no magic bullet in Formula 1 and it’s always a combination of factors that have to come together to get those kinds of results.”

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While Wolff may have his views, Horner remains firm in his belief that Red Bull’s success is not solely down to the car’s prowess but a combination of factors and it is clear Wolff & the rest of the bosses have a lot of work to do besides just improving the speed of their cars.

Toto Wolff and Christian Horner – Friends or Foes?

In an exclusive interview for the documentary Secrets of Success, Sky Sports’ Nasser Hussain delves into the dynamics between these two iconic team bosses. When asked about his relationship with Wolff, Horner admits, “Toto I have a huge amount of respect for everything that he has done and achieved.”

Despite acknowledging Wolff’s accomplishments, Horner is quick to dispel any notion of being “best mates” with his rival. Horner firmly believes that being too friendly with a competitor would be “dishonest,” as it is essential for his team to see rivals as the true competition. Wolff, in turn, acknowledges Horner’s success as a team manager but emphasizes the contrast in their personalities and values. Despite their differences, both have been instrumental in shaping their respective teams into forces to be reckoned with on the F1 grid.

Whether friends or foes, their story continues to evolve, as fierce competition drives them to push the boundaries of excellence, there is a mutual respect underlying their intense rivalry.

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