Russell explains Red Bull simulator use after Horner's claim

George Russell said his time on Red Bull’s simulator as a junior was preparation for Formula Renault testing and racing. Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said this week on the High Performance podcast that Russell, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri had paid to use the simulator.

Asked about Horner’s comments by the media ahead of the United States Grand Prix, Russell placed the simulator work in 2013. He said junior teams did not have simulators then and described an opportunity to drive a Formula Renault car on Red Bull’s simulator.

Russell said, “So that's the extent of it.” His answer explained the purpose of the simulator work but did not address Horner’s claim about payment.