Horner: Red Bull surprised Mercedes stuck to F1 car concept that clearly failed
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Christian Horner has said Red Bull was “very surprised” Mercedes stuck with a Formula 1 car concept that had “clearly failed” in 2022 when it unveiled 2023’s W14.
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Horner: Red Bull surprised Mercedes stuck to F1 car concept that clearly failed
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Horner: Red Bull surprised Mercedes stuck to F1 car concept that clearly failed : r/formula1
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Horner: Red Bull surprised Mercedes stuck to F1 car…
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