Red Bull boss reveals winning formula after Korean victory

RED BULL team principal Christian Horner believes ambition, desire and loud music have been the key to the marque’s success.

To celebrate the winning of back-to-back Formula One constructors’ championships, Horner yesterday stepped onto the podium following the Korean Grand Prix alongside his drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber.

Just seven days after Vettel became the youngest back-to-back and two-time drivers’ title holder, the 24-year-old German and Webber duly delivered the team crown.

Vettel took the chequered flag for the 10th time this season, and is now just three shy of equalling Michael Schumacher’s record of 13, while Webber had to settle for third after a stunning battle with runner-up Lewis Hamilton.

The 40 points gleaned means Red Bull are now 140 clear of McLaren, with just 129 available, guaranteeing it was party time for the “drinks manufacturer”, as they were infamously described by Hamilton earlier this year, for the second successive Sunday.

“The whole team should be very proud of what they have managed to achieve.”

Reminded that in only the team’s seventh season in the sport they have now achieved the rare feat of the ‘double double’, Horner had to take stock and reflect.

He added: “I’m very proud to lead the team, and it’s a very special day also for Mr Mateschitz (team owner Dietrich).

“He had the vision seven years ago to buy what was then Jaguar and he should feel very proud of what his team have achieved.

“The great thing about this team and what sets it apart from others is the ambition, desire and the way it works as a unit.

“You only have to look late in the pitlane on a Friday evening.

” Yes they play the music loud, but they’re here, work longer and tougher hours and against tight deadlines.

“It’s that kind of atmosphere and spirit that has epitomised the kind of results we have achieved this year.”

And as for Hamilton’s remark, Horner gave it short shrift, adding: “Well, for a drinks manufacturer to win two constructors’ and two drivers’ world championships, it’s not too bad is it?”

“We clearly deserved it”