Why the Red Bull/RB F1 alliance controversy is not going to disappear

Was it an inspired moment of filibuster to try to time out an official press conference? Or was it simply because it is a topic that he feels strongly about?

Whatever the motivation, Red Bull boss Christian Horner’s 3m30s monologue about Formula 1 team alliances this week offered a fascinating snapshot into one of the biggest political issues bubbling away behind the scenes.

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