Christian Horner has no regrets following his attitude in Qatar

As during the Brazilian Grand Prix last week, the spectacle was not only on the track in Qatar. As the end of the season approaches, tensions between Mercedes et Red Bull cause a lot of commotion, and each decision of the FIA ​​or the track marshals is dissected with a fine-tooth comb by specialists on the subject, just like the players in the championship. This weekend, Christian Horner also stood out during his speech at Sky Sports, to say the least without filter. An attitude that the main person concerned does not really regret, as he confirmed at a post-race press conference.

“Everyone has the right to have an opinion, I gave mine. »

Sunday evening, if all eyes were on Lewis Hamilton Following his victory at the Qatar Grand Prix, Christian Horner's behavior sparked many reactions. If its pilot, Max Verstappen, did the job to move up to second place after his five-place penalty inflicted shortly before the start of the race, the comments live on British television from the Red Bull boss raised eyebrows, especially within the FIA. Describing one of the track marshals as “dishonest” following the yellow flag affair in qualifying, Horner was summoned by the governing body in the evening, and received a formal warning for his tendentious comments made ahead of the race.

At a press conference, the Briton had to reconsider his attitude throughout the weekend. As usual, the boss of Milton Keynes did not avoid the question. He even took the opportunity to lightly and discreetly tackle his Austrian counterpart:

“I am a frank person, I have always behaved this way. I'm not someone who reacts emotionally, or rants on camera. I have no problem with the way I behaved. I would do exactly the same thing if I had to do it again. »

“The only question that arises is whether the marshals were offended when I referred to an illegal yellow flag. I want to clarify that this was not personal, or aimed at any specific individual. I don't know if you heard the interview I gave on Sunday, but I don't think it was unreasonable. »

Quite irritated by the subject, Horner cut short any speculation when a journalist asked him about the potential pressure that the two titles (drivers and constructors) still at stake could have on his behavior. " No way, he instantly replied. Watch the interview, form your own opinion. Did you think I was rude? Everyone has the right to have an opinion. I gave my opinion. »

Christian Horner, after apologizing during his summons to the members of the commissioners' office, offered to participate in the next International Commissioners Program, which should be held in February 2022. A request validated without reservation by its members!