CHRISTIAN HORNER has hit back at Zak Brown’s playful dig at the Miami Grand Prix.
The team principal was spotted drinking from a bottle labelled “tire water”; during practice in .
It comes after Red Bull accused of using illegal practices to regulate the temperature of its tyres.
Towards the end of last season, the team thought the papaya squad of using water to cool its tyres.
That would allow to better prevent wear and tear and keep its Pirellis in the optimal operating window for longer.
Despite the FIA conducting a probe into the accusations and finding no wrongdoings, Red Bull have refused to let it go.
So Brown delivered a cheeky jab at his fierce rivals, as McLaren’s dominance continues to reach new heights in 2025.
During practice in on Friday, cameras turned to the pit wall where Brown was seen watching the action.
Fans were quick to notice a decorated water bottle with “tire water”; stickers, before Zak cheekily took a sip.
Footage of Brown’s not-so-subtle dig was shown to Red Bull boss Horner who took it in stride.
Horner said on Sky Sports: “We’ll send him a Red Bull down if he needs some energising.”;
Red Bull are reportedly looking into how McLaren so expertly keep their tyres fresh.
McLaren have shut down the unfounded claims and said the car was able to keep its tyres in check for longer due to the “downforce, balance and the overall innovation”;.
The rivalry continued when McLaren star beat team-mate in a dramatic Miami GP sprint on Saturday.
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