Christian Horner's muddled response when asked about regretting....

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Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing, recently provided an ambiguous response when questioned about the team’s decision not to sign Carlos Sainz earlier in the season. Reports indicated that Sainz was in discussions with Red Bull after Ferrari announced his replacement for the 2025 season. Despite these talks, Red Bull opted to extend Sergio Perez’s contract instead. However, as the season progressed, Perez’s inconsistent performance led to the team dropping to third place in the Constructors’ Championship. Consequently, Red Bull decided to replace Perez with Liam Lawson for the 2025 season, while Sainz is set to join Williams Racing, where he will partner with Alex Albon.

Horner’s comments came after a season where Sainz might have been a strong candidate for Red Bull, especially considering the decision to eventually part ways with Perez. When asked by Sky Sports if he regretted not signing Sainz, Horner noted that various dynamics influenced the team’s initial decision to extend Perez’s contract. His response highlighted the complexities involved in team management and the factors that contribute to driver choices.

Yuki Tsunoda, who made his Formula 1 debut with AlphaTauri in the 2021 season, has been a part of Red Bull’s junior team (now known as VCARB) since then. It is widely recognized that drivers in the junior team often aspire to secure a seat at Red Bull, particularly alongside Max Verstappen, who has dominated the team for several seasons. Throughout the season, Tsunoda and Lawson were both viewed as potential