Rival team principals react to McLaren's rumoured tyre watering

Over this year's Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Auto, Motor und Sport published a rumour that McLaren have been accused by rivals Red Bull Racing to been using a trick for their tyres. Team principals Christian Horner and Frederic Vasseur reacted to this situation at Interlagos following the race.

Last weekend in Brazil, the German medium shared that Red Bull have accused McLaren of adding water to their tyres, which would help keeping the tyres in optimal range better. The Austrians have also reported that to the FIA. The federation have also began investigating the tyres and the rims.

After the race, Red Bull's team principal, Christian Horner decided to keep his answer brief about the matter. "No comment," the Briton said.

According to the Frenchman, it is hard to imagine using such trick, given that their goal is to do the opposite. "I won't go on this field because that it was one of the assets of the team this year to stay away of all the polemics. I don't understand the theory because I think we are all trying to remove humidity from everywhere, not to add something into the tyres," the Ferrari team principal explained.

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