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Christian Horner believes that Red Bull have learned from their " mistakes " following the team orders controversy involving Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Verstappen refused to let Perez by on the final lap of the race when asked by the team, with the Dutchman stating over the radio: "I gave my reasons and I stand by it." In response, Perez said over his own radio that the incident would show "who he really is" in reference to Verstappen, though later admitted that he regretted his remarks. Horner was quizzed about the situation ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and acknowledged that it had been an "unfortunate situation". Horner assesses 'root cause' of problem in Brazil "I think the root cause of the problem was, we'd never envisaged being in a situation [of] being in the final few laps in sixt...

Charles Leclerc believes two mistakes in Q3 cost him to rival Sergio Perez in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Formula 1 qualifying - but that Ferrari achieved its maximum . Leclerc qualified third fastest at Yas Marina, being pipped by 0.040s by Perez who he is locked level on points with in the battle for P2 in the Drivers' championship . Perez's teammate Max Verstappen took pole as Leclerc beat his own teammate Carlos Sainz Jr as the two contenders could barely be split. And Leclerc believes some small mistakes cost him a front row slot. Viewed by others: Max Verstappen Verstappen reveals 'brief scare' on the way to Abu Dhabi pole ...

Ferrari must make addressing their reliability concerns their "top priority" in the off-season, according to boss Mattia Binotto. The Italian squad suffered from a series of engine and other reliability failures in 2022, with Charles Leclerc dropping out of the Spanish and Azerbaijan Grands Prix from the lead, while Carlos Sainz retired from a podium spot in a fiery blow-up in Austria. Binotto admitted that Ferrari "had to slightly lower the power" in the second-half of the season amid concerns, and feels that to end the Scuderia's long wait for a title, fixing the issues should be their main focus. Viewed by others: Analysis Ferrari How Ferrari's Abu Dhabi tests will impact their 2023 car ...

Charles Leclerc admits that he has no intention of changing his openly critical approach to both his and Ferrari 's mistake s. After a strong start to the 2022 season, the team suffered a number of issues during the campaign, including strategic problems and driver errors. They ultimately finished P2 in the Constructors' Championship, 205 points away from Red Bull at the top. Leclerc is known for being open about his own mistakes, and he continues to believe that this is the correct attitude to take. "That's how I work. I admit when I've made mistakes," Leclerc told German publication Auto Motor Und Sport . "I don't mind because everybody makes them. What's wrong is when you want to hide your mistakes. Because then you don't grow from them. "As soon as I make a mistake , I am confident that I will come out stronger." Leclerc outline...