Max Verstappen had initially complained off a 150bhp power surge causing the car to lose control. Today Christian Horner has written these claims off.
The claim prompted other Renault engine users to joke about the issue, with Hulkenberg asking if Red Bull have a ‘party mode’ of their own.
But today, Christian Horner insisted no mechanical issues caused the crash. He commented;
“I think when he got high on the kerb, there was an oscillation on the foot.
“The gearshift around there has always been a bit lumpy, and I think it was a combination of that, pushing flat out, up on the kerb, oscillation with the foot.
“So there’s nothing to read into it.”
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul confirmed Renault were not to blame.
“The engine has done exactly what the throttle was asking, it was very clear,” clarified Abiteboul.
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