While claiming that he did not expect Verstappen to win the race, Horner expressed surprise at managing to clinch the win and a 1-2 result for the team with Sergio Perez. Speaking to Sky Sports F1 after the race, he said:
Commenting on the overall race weekend in Belgium, the Red Bull honcho said:
The reigning world champion’s resurgence from P14 to P1 in 18 laps might be the record for the quickest recovery drive in the history of the sport. Horner also felt that the track, weather, and car functioned perfectly to deliver the perfect team result.
Red Bull boss surprised by Max Verstappen’s recovery drive
Christian Horner was startled by Max Verstappen’s quick recovery drive and praised his patience. He felt the Dutchman was in his own league while his Mexican teammate delivered just as the team expected out of him.
Speaking of Verstappen’s amazing recovery drive, Horner said:
The current result puts Max Verstappen 93 points ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez and 98 points ahead of his title rival Charles Leclerc in the drivers’ standings. In the constructors’ standings, Red Bull are comfortably leading Ferrari by 118 points.
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