Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team
Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team

Every word of Christian Horner's explosive defence of Red Bull in cost cap saga

Christian Horner defended Red Bull's conduct and called accusations over F1 cost cap breach "appalling".

McLaren CEO Zak Brown explained why he wrote a complaint to the FIA over the issue while in a press conference alongside Horner ahead of Qualifying at the F1 United States Grand Prix on Saturday.

What we know so far

  • Red Bull found guilty by FIA of minor breach of the 2021 $145m budget
  • Red Bull and FIA are in discussions over an appropriate penalty
  • Horner hits back at rival teams' criticism
22 Oct 2022
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What do we know so far?
  • Red Bull were found guilty of a "minor" breach of the 2021 cost cap, according to the FIA.
  • "Minor" means that they overspend by a maximum of $7.25m. The budget was $145m.
  • Red Bull and the FIA have been in talks over the past 48 hours about a suitable penalty.

Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB18. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 19, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas,
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB18. Formula 1 World Championship,…

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Christian Horner will address F1 cost cap row

The Red Bull boss will speak at 5.30pm UK time for the first time since his team were found guilty by the FIA of breaching the F1 cost cap last season.