Max Verstappen and Red Bull got a perfect start off the line in Bahrain and drove to a commanding victory, with teammate Sergio Perez coming home to take second place.
Team principal Christian Horner has been at the forefront of the drama in and around the Red Bull garage following allegations of “inappropriate behaviour” towards a female colleague, with Verstappen describing him to be “a little bit distracted” after qualifying.
Verstappen’s father – former F1 driver Jos – said he believes the situation “is driving people apart” and “there is tension here [at Red Bull] while he [Horner] remains in position.”
The teams are currently preparing for the second race of the new season in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
