Christian Horner says Red Bull's battle with Mercedes this season is not only on the track but also behind the scenes, with the fight reaching unprecedented "political" levels. Red Bull leads Mercedes by 7 wins to 4 so this season – not taking into account the team's assigned win in Spa – but the Brackley squad heads the Constructors' standings by 33 points, while Lewis Hamilton currently enjoys a 2-point lead over Max Verstappen in the Drivers' championship. While the fierce campaign unfolds on the track, the skirmishes behind the scenes between the two teams are just as intense, with political maneuverings directed by Mercedes against Red Bull – or rather its car -...
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