Source: REUTERS/JAKUB PORZYCKI
[Saba Sports News] Recently, when Christian Horner, team principal of F1 Red Bull Racing, was interviewed by the press, he talked about rumors regarding contact with Ferrari. When asked about this rumor, Horner humorously responded: “My Italian is worse than Flavio Briatore’s English, so how could this possibly happen?” Italy holds significant importance in the F1 racing world, and Ferrari boasts a rich history and formidable strength. If Horner were to engage in deep cooperation or communication with Italian teams, sponsors, or relevant institutions, lacking Italian might somewhat limit his communication effectiveness and depth of cooperation. So, Horner used his poor Italian as a humorous way to debunk rumors of reaching out to Ferrari. This shows his attitude and wisdom. By doing so, he indirectly suggests there is no real connection between him and Ferrari because if he were truly joining an Italian team like Ferrari, proficiency in Italian would be crucial, which he emphasized by stating his weak command of the language. This reassures outsiders that these rumors are false while avoiding potential trouble or misunderstandings from direct denial or refusal.