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Horner: Pierced radiator deprived Albon of podium chance
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner believes Alex Albon could have contended for a spot on the podium in the Eifel GP but for his retirement caused by a pierced radiator. Albon was running sixth behind Daniel Ricciardo when tyre vibrations due to a lock-up on the opening lap forced the Red Bull charger to pit early on lap 8. Albon moved swiftly through the field and into the points thereafter despite a contact with AlphaTauri's Dany Kvyat that warranted a five-second time penalty. But on lap 23, the Red Bull charger was unexpectedly called into the pits where the team retired the car, much to Albon's surprise. ©RedBull "He had a big lock-up into Turn Three on the opening lap,"...
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