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Horner hits out at Mercedes “defeatist” Monaco technique

May 29, 2024
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Purple Bull boss, Christian Horner has hit out at what he describes as Mercedes “defeatist” technique in Monaco.

The Briton was referring to the German crew’s determination to have George Russell keep a tempo that will permit the main group of 4 drivers – Leclerc, Piastri, Sainz and Norris – to tug away, solely to have the Briton pace up within the ultimate phases of the afternoon.

Behind the main 4, Russell led Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, with Yuki Tsunoda in eighth however falling additional and additional again over the course of the afternoon.

Whereas the main group took the restart on hards, Russell, Verstappen and Hamilton had been on mediums which had been by no means going to go the space. Nonetheless, Russell was ordered to take care of a tempo that may permit his tyres to final the afternoon, a lot to the frustration of Verstappen, as little by little the main group pulled away.

Hamilton pitted on Lap 51 as Mercedes sought to undercut the Purple Bull, however forgot to inform him to push on his out lap that means that when Verstappen pitted a lap later he maintained his place. Certainly, he was now comfortably forward of Hamilton and arduous on the heels of Russell.

Russell nevertheless continued with the tyres he’d began the race on and because it grew to become clear that they’d go the space he subsequently upped his tempo accordingly.

Horner believes Mercedes took a cynical, defeatist strategy, and may have had Russell put extra stress on the leaders within the opening part of the race.

“I did not actually perceive Mercedes’ race,” he informed reporters, “it was a vastly conservative race by George, to surrender a lot time after which go so quick on the finish of the race.

“It did not actually make numerous sense, however I do not assume it could’ve modified, they weren’t going to overhaul anyone, it was only a very defeatist race to try to defend fifth.”

Hamilton went on to publish the quickest lap of the race (1:14.165) on the 63rd lap of the 78 lap race, whereas 5 laps earlier Verstappen posted a 1:14.569.

Russell’s greatest lap, a 1:15.162, got here 5 laps from the top.



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