Red Bull are the world champions and the team to beat. They are a class act and it is very difficult to see who's going to beat them."What makes them strong is continuity of drivers, engine supplier and particularly designer, as well as the identity of that designer - Adrian Newey, around whom the team have been structured.
"They will be a lot stronger for having won the championships. Little gremlins, such as they had last year with reliability, will have been ironed out and the car is an evolution of last year's.
"They have got all the aspects that are crucial for a winning team and I think they have sorted out the little in-house battles between the drivers.
"Ground rules were set last year. Now, Mark Webber knows where he is coming from, so I suspect that there will be less tension on that front than in 2010. "
MEET THE BOSS - CHRISTIAN HORNER
What is F1's biggest challenge?To continue to reduce costs, whilst not detracting from the show.
Does F1 need road-car manufacturers?
F1 needs a balanced combination of independent teams and road-car manufacturers. However, it is vital that regulations prevent costs from spiralling out of control.
 | RED BULL FACTS AND STATS Nationality: Austrian Headquarters: Milton Keynes (UK) Debut season: 2005 Drivers: Sebastian Vettel Mark Webber Test drivers: Daniel Ricciardo Team owner: Dietrich Mateschitz Team principal: Christian Horner Chief technical officer: Adrian Newey Engine: Renault V8 2010 position: 1st Constructors' titles: 1 |
The best piece of advice I've ever given a driver is…
Don't crash, as we don't have any spares.
The best piece of advice I've received is…
Don't play backgammon with Bernie.
What kind of team boss are you: Hairdryer treatment or arm around the shoulder?
Arm around the shoulder - when required.
Wheeler-dealer or techie?
Erm... neither.
What was your first paid job?
Washing cars at the age of 10.
What time do you set your alarm clock for?
I don't have one.
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