11:05 – Max Verstappen had to miss the Red Bull Racing film day at Silverstone last Thursday. Nevertheless, according to team boss Christian Horner, he appears well prepared at the start of the season in Austria, because he has been able to test with other cars on the European mainland.
In preparation for Formula One’s seasonal overture to the Red Bull Ring, Red Bull Racing took the opportunity to finish a movie day with the RB16. At the wheel was Alexander Albon, who was allowed to complete a total of 100 kilometers on that day. Verstappen was not present at that test and Horner confirmed in it Formula 1 Coffee from Ziggo Sport that the new quarantine rules in Great Britain were the cause of this. Nevertheless, the Brit emphasized that the eight-time Grand Prix winner will be well prepared for the departure in Austria next week.
“I don’t think he will be adversely affected,” said Horner, who said that the situation had also been discussed with Verstappen. “It was no use isolating Max in Britain for two weeks before he could get in the car. He could accomplish much more in Europe, he was able to drive different tracks on different cars. Then for fifty to get a kilometer, which is equivalent to ten laps in Spielberg, that makes no sense and Max agreed. He wouldn’t benefit so much that it justifies a two-week quarantine. “
Working with mouth mask ‘different’
Horner was happy to see the RB16 back in action on film day after nearly four months. “You realize why you are doing it again,” he said. The test was also used to get staff used to the new protocols surrounding the coronavirus, including working with a mask. According to Horner, this is ‘different’ than usual. “It is a bit claustrophobic, especially when it is very hot. The mechanics and engineers know their role so well that a look or expression is usually sufficient. Of course you lose that with a mask, so they had to get used to it. a different environment. We also have to wear a mask on the pit wall. That is for good reason, but it was good to practice with it on Thursday. ”
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