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Christian Horner reveals Red Bull talks with Lewis Hamilton
Christian Horner says Red Bull discussed Lewis Hamilton with his management before Mercedes' Niki Lauda signed him.
In brief
Christian Horner says Red Bull discussed Lewis Hamilton with his management before Mercedes' Niki Lauda signed him. Christian Horner revealed Red Bull had talks with Lewis Hamilton's management before Niki Lauda signed Hamilton for Mercedes in 2013. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Christian Horner reveals Red Bull talks with Lewis Hamilton
Christian Horner revealed he helped Mercedes sign Lewis Hamilton after holding early discussions with Hamilton's management to join Red Bull.
Hamilton's move to Mercedes
Hamilton left McLaren to join Mercedes at the start of 2013 after Red Bull discussions with his management.
Red Bull's internal resistance
Senior Red Bull figures, including co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, were not keen on Hamilton replacing Mark Webber.
Niki Lauda's role
Niki Lauda, Mercedes' non-executive chairman, persuaded Hamilton to join Mercedes after Red Bull retained Vettel and Webber.
Singapore Grand Prix moment
Hamilton's Singapore Grand Prix gearbox failure led to his decision to join Mercedes.
Kimi Antonelli's potential title
Kimi Antonelli could become F1's youngest world champion at 20 years old this weekend at the United States GP.
Max Verstappen's talent
Verstappen won his first race with Red Bull at 18 and is considered the greatest talent Horner has seen.
Horner's view on Antonelli
Horner believes Antonelli will win the championship this weekend and face Verstappen in future seasons.
What matters most
Christian Horner revealed Red Bull had talks with Lewis Hamilton's management before Niki Lauda signed Hamilton for Mercedes in 2013.
