Christian Horner

Team chief Christian Horner insists Red Bull were as quick as triumphant McLaren at the Australian Grand Prix and would prove it next weekend.

McLaren team chief Martin Whitmarsh appeared to have a fight on his hands as news leaked out that Lewis Hamilton has held talks about his future.

Mark Webber is expected to stay with Red Bull alongside drivers’ world champion Sebastian Vettel next year, Christian Horner has said.