[Driver] Ricciardo - Verstappen Battle

[littleman]

It was obvious to any experienced team manager that the Verstappen/Ricciardo clash had been brewing from the very first lap.

Several close encounters, as the race progressed, only served to intensify matters. Christian Horner was well aware tensions were building to a crescendo and could have, and should have, defused the situation by taking a strong and clear managerial decision.

Red Bull just weren't on the ultimate pace this weekend so, after the pit stops, both drivers should have been told to hold position. Keep pushing by all means in case race circumstances suddenly changed and gave them an opportunity to exploit. If that didn't happen, bring the cars home 4th and 5th and try again in Spain.

Verstappen is 20 years old, Ricciardo is 28 years old. There are times, and today is one of them, when a clear and experienced voice needs to intervene.