Red Bull to close the gap in the "near future" with updates "in the pipeline"

Christian Horner remains confident Red Bull and Honda have things "in the pipeline" that will help close the gap to Mercedes and Ferrari in the "near future".

It was another difficult race for Red Bull in China, but they did manage to finish ahead of Charles Leclerc and nick the fastest lap point from Sebastian Vettel. Horner, the team boss, insists the gap will be closed soon.

"The chassis has taken a big step forward," Horner said to Sky Sports.

Despite the negativity, Max Verstappen has picked up a podium this season. He is also the closest driver to the leading Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton in the drivers' championship.