Honda’s withdrawal from Formula 1 has put the sport in a “very dangerous situation”, according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner. That is because Red Bull wants to take over the departing Honda’s engine IP and run the power unit by itself – but only if it can be made viable and affordable with a development freeze. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner told Ziggo Sport: “It’s a very dangerous situation for Formula 1. Horner also says the next trio of races – Portimao, Imola and Instanbul – are particularly important for Red Bull as the team pushes ahead with 2020 car development.

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