In the fast-paced world of Formula 1, records are meant to be broken, and on a memorable day in Hungary, history was made as Red Bull Racing achieved an awe-inspiring milestone.
Max Verstappen dominant display in the Hungarian Grand Prix was the Dutchman's seventh consecutive win this season, but the achievement also delivered to his team its twelfth consecutive victory.
The new milestone surpasses the eleven-race winning streak established by McLaren's Alain prost and Ayrton Senna all the way back in 1988.
Amidst the jubilant celebrations and champagne showers, there was one unexpected sight: the typically composed and stoic Christian Horner was visibly moved by his team's remarkable accomplishment.
Known for his unwavering composure even in the most intense moments, Horner's rarely seen emotions spoke volumes about the magnitude of Red Bull's achievement and the profound pride he felt in leading such an exceptional group of individuals to unparalleled success.
"As a young kid I remember watching the McLarens of Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna achieving that incredible feat," he told Sky F1. "They were an incredible team and Ron Dennis was an incredible Team Principal.
"To think that we’ve now bettered that, it’s something the whole team here in Budapest, in Milton Keynes, everybody behind the scenes has worked so hard for, and will mean so, so much.
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"But how long can we keep this winning going? Who knows?
"We've got another challenge next weekend with the sprint race, the variable conditions of Spa and anything can happen. So really, we are just taking it pretty much one event at a time."
Horner would have been remiss to not include the winner of the day, one Max Verstappen, in his commendations.
"I think he’s a driver totally at one with himself, at one with the car, [has] total confidence and trust in the team," he commented.
"I think what we’re witnessing with him at the moment is a sportsman absolutely at the top of his game – it’s a joy to work with.
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"[Qualifying] was disastrous as far as he was concerned with the balance, but it just pushes him on. I think what we compromised yesterday, we benefitted [from] today with a great, great racecar.
"Max is a very modest guy, sometimes he’s uncomfortable with the plaudits that are given to him, but he deserves all the credit in the world for the way he’s driving at the moment."
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