Christian Horner ‘can’t see’ how Red Bull would fit Lewis Hamilton in should seven-time world champion leave Mercedes

Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has said that he can’t see a way in which his team would be able to accommodate seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton should a shock move become a possibility. Hamilton, 38, has been vocal in his frustration with the poor performance of the Mercedes car two races into the 2023 season.

Ad Not only have Mercedes been unable to close the gap to back-to-back world champions Red Bull, but they appear to have been passed by Aston Martin and Ferrari. Saudi Arabian Grand PrixAlonso reinstated to podium after penalty overturned — what exactly happened?20/03/2023 AT 09:59 Whilst Mercedes are level with Aston and ahead of Ferrari in the constructors’ championship Hamilton finds himself down in fifth in the drivers’ championship, behind Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz Jr.

This has led to a lot of speculation over Hamilton’s future, with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitting that Hamilton could look for another team if they can’t provide him with a quick enough car to help him win the coveted eighth world championship. However speaking on Sky Sports about any possibility of Red Bull adding Hamilton next to Verstappen, Horner quickly played down any notion.

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