Red Bull drivers to retain equal billing

RED BULL RACING team boss Christian Horner insists both of his drivers will continue to receive equal treatment in the wake of their Turkish Grand Prix shunt.

Horner is adamant number one status will not be conferred on either Sebastian Vettel or Mark Webber, allowing them to continue to race one another and battle for the Formula One title.

The Red Bull team principal has spoken with both drivers following the lap-40 accident between them which resulted in Vettel retiring and Webber requiring a new front wing, costing the team a one-two finish.

Horner will sit down with both drivers to clear the air ahead of the next race in Canada on June 13.

“Both drivers, as has always been the case, will continue to be given equal treatment,” confirmed Horner.

“The Turkish Grand Prix has been a costly lesson for both of them and we are confident this situation won’t happen again. I have spoken with both drivers, who are both disappointed with what happened.

“They recognise that they represent the team and so are not only disappointed for their own loss, but the loss of points for the team who put in so much hard work before the race. But we’re a very strong team and we will sit down and discuss this openly with the drivers in order to learn from what has happened and avoid a situation like this arising again.”

Horner is also to have a private word with Vettel regarding his ‘crazy’ gesture towards Webber after he stepped out of his wrecked car, twirling his right index finger around his head.

“The adrenaline was flowing and obviously there’s a great deal of frustration when you’ve just crashed out of a race,” added Horner.

“It will be discussed and I am certain that the air will be cleared before Canada,” he added yesterday.