F1: Red Bull Racing Unwilling to Cooperate with Mercedes in F1 Film

Three Years Wasted in Convincing Red Bull

After three years of fruitless negotiations, Mercedes has finally given up on its efforts to secure Red Bull Racing's participation in the production of an upcoming Formula 1 documentary. The film, which was initially intended to provide a comprehensive look at the 2021 Formula 1 season, has been met with resistance from Red Bull Racing, led by team principal Christian Horner. According to Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, Red Bull's reluctance to cooperate has stemmed from concerns over the potential portrayal of the team and its drivers in the film.

Horner's Concerns

Horner has expressed reservations about the film's narrative, fearing that it could present a biased or inaccurate representation of Red Bull Racing's involvement in the 2021 season. Specifically, Horner has raised concerns about the film's potential to focus on the controversial collision between Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton at the British Grand Prix, an incident that ultimately played a significant role in determining the outcome of the championship. Horner has stated that Red Bull Racing will not participate in any project that does not fully respect the team's image and reputation.

Mercedes' Disappointment

Mercedes has expressed disappointment over Red Bull Racing's decision, stating that the film's aim was to provide a fair and balanced account of the 2021 season. Wolff has emphasized that the film will not focus solely on the Verstappen-Hamilton collision but will instead provide a broader perspective on the season's events. Wolff has also stated that Mercedes respects Red Bull Racing's decision but remains committed to producing a film that accurately reflects the drama and excitement of the 2021 Formula 1 season.