Christian Horner criticized McLaren's tire strategy after the British Grand Prix, suggesting it cost them a potential victory.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner criticized McLaren's tire strategy after the British Grand Prix, suggesting it cost them a potential victory. Horner questioned why Lando Norris wasn't switched to medium tires for the final stint, as this could have provided the necessary traction to challenge for the win.
Starting from P3, Lando Norris showcased an impressive pace during the crossover period to intermediates, taking the lead of the race. However, the tide turned in Lewis Hamilton's favor when Mercedes pitted for slicks one lap earlier than McLaren. This strategic move granted Hamilton track position, yet Norris remained a contender, as the soft rubber isn't known for its longevity.
“You’ve got to congratulate Lewis. He is a fierce competitor, I know this one means a lot to him. A popular win, and well-deserved.” “We nearly ended up winning it. It was a bizarre race. In the first part, we just didn’t have the pace on the medium tire.
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