Horner: We hope we did everything right

Before the start of the Mexico City Grand Prix, Christian Horner, the head of Red Bull Racing, listed the difficulties that need to be addressed during the race, but he hopes his team will act correctly.

Christian Horner: “After Austin, Sergio’s confidence in his abilities has become stronger, especially because he has such strong support here, which usually allows him to gain at least a tenth per lap.

I believe that a very interesting race awaits us, in which a lot will depend on the choice of tactics. Normally the Grand Prix of Mexico City takes place with one pit stop, but since this year the tires are softer, so you will have to work very carefully with them at least in the first laps. I think many will have to slow down the pace in the first stage of the race.

But this is common: you can go faster, but then your tires wear out faster, so it’s important to find the right balance. In addition, we must not forget that on this circuit it is always difficult to ensure efficient operation of the cooling system and to avoid overheating of the brakes, which is not so easy due to the thin air. Let’s hope we have done everything right in this regard, but this will become clear during the race.”