Horner after Singapore Grand Prix: 'It was a very strong drive from Max'

Published on 16 September 2018 by Julien Lemmen

Since 2010, at least one driver from Aston Martin Red Bull Racing has been on the podium in Singapore each year. Also this weekend, Max Verstappen scored a brilliant second place finish, to take some silverware home to Milton Keynes. Teammate Daniel Ricciardo finished sixth on the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Team principal Christian Horner reflects after the race: “It was a very strong drive from Max today to finish second behind Lewis, achieving our ninth consecutive podium in Singapore. On the first lap he dropped a place to Seb in the drag down to Turn 5, but thereafter we managed to make the strategy work in order to jump Ferrari at the pit stop and get Max alongside Seb as he exited the pits. From then on, Max tried to put pressure on Lewis but Lewis always had a tenth or two in hand.”

“It’s encouraging to get both cars to the finish for the first time since the French Grand Prix and it’s been a very strong weekend in the garage from all the guys and the Renault technicians to try and solve the driveability issues.”