Christian Horner: Alonso needs to see a psychiatrist

[@doolindanger2459]

Alonso made the right decision... It was a great race and he did quite well. Most fans want him to return too.

[@Growmore155]

He returned

[@jamesyoo4779]

I'm surprised people don't see what Horner means in this. He's saying skipping Monaco for Indy 500 would be unimaginable for any competitive F1 team's first driver. Would Horner let Ricciardo run Indy or Le Mans? Hell no, he already is competitive. But he does understand why McLaren and Alonso are doing it, because they were once competitive team/driver that have been pushed to the bottom of the grid because of Honda dawdling. McLaren needs a morale boost, Nando needs a morale boost. This is the only way they can do it, and Christian Horner understands that.

[@theojohn3747]

James Yoo he would let him do lemans as it doesn't interfere with the f1 calender this year

[@jamesyoo4779]

I don't see how Indy 500 could be more exciting than Monaco or F1 in general, but to each their own.

[@racerx94]

James Yoo Monaco is usually boring unless it rains or safety car comes out. extremely hard to pass. Putting F1 cars on tiny is kinda crazy, but they like the spectacle of it so I don't even think they charge a sanction fee?

[@mgecko2959]

Sorry pal most boring race of the century was Russian GP 2017

[@specter290]

monaco is a boring race compared to indy 500... like horner said, first corner is not all flat and is a proper corner... and most of the time your drafting and going really fast...

[@Fluggegecheimen69]

No practice? Indianapolis has, like, a month's worth of practice sessions before the big dance.

[@SouthernYankee10000]

True, but alonso will miss some of it.

[@Peanutbutt101]

Alonso doesnt need it, still will be the best driver on the gird by far

[@realcrashjr]

jack coffey Alonso won't mis any of it. Practice starts May 15th. I'm sure he'll catch an early flight out of Catalunya😢. And fly into Indy Sunday night, and will stay for he duration. Practice all next week and the week after.

[@Alantheleopard]

My apologies for saying this but- aren´t you letting yourself be driven too far away by emotions and excitement? Great a driver as Fernando is (undeniable), he still needs some practice, and in the case of a rookie like him, someone who has never been in contact with an Indy car before, needs more practice than anyone else. Likewise he needed some practice when he made his debut in F1, and in fact not only did he gain experience with the Minardi for a whole year but also even before that he tested some 2000 Jaguar, as far as I can remember now. And last, he made just 51 laps on the Indy car, while in Indy they seem to make about 200 laps races, and altogether. Hardly ever do F1 drivers do those many laps; not even in pre-season training. Alonso is not God; not even Julius Caesar. "Vidi, vi, vici"? Quite improbable (yet not impossible). Better keep our feet on the ground and stay cautious.

[@tacklefatkids]

David JR why do you have to refer to us Americans idiots? We just have a different way of racing we don't just do left turns all day we have road courses as well. The whole month is dedicated to one of the world's biggest race the Indy 500. Just as the Scandinavians have rallying, rest of Europe has road racing and other technical circuits, while we have a mixture of both oval racing and road racing. There's no need to insult us I appreciate other disciplines of motorsports and you should too my friend it'll open your eyes.

[@Strand0410]

He's not saying Alonso's crazy. He's saying that he's probably depressed and I'd agree. Dude's practically disintegrating every new pre-race interview because his engine's so shit.

[@TacticalBunnyCA]

This is a side effect of the golden age of racing being in history books. The time where drivers would switch venues to keep things new and interesting is gone. I am sure that Alonso can acquit himself very well. every venue of racing has to be a business and this is simply good business for all involved especially sense Alonso is in no points race it costs nothing for Honda to lose him at Monaco, the least competitive race of the year

[@WildfireX]

I guess I interpreted this differently when I first saw it... I thought Horner was implying that the Mclaren guy needed to see a psychiatrist for allowing Alonso to compete in such a mental event.

[@Nemoticon]

Says the man who married the most annoying Spicegirl of all? Hahahahaha

[@Nemoticon]

Yeah, fucking one is one thing. Marrying one is another...

[@markjurczyk]

Who are you fucking ?

[@Nemoticon]

Calm down son... go play outside

[@Klote3241]

Right in the balls, that one.

[@f1fanatic80]

Firebrand lmao... all that ginger has gone to his head...

[@iamthesic8]

0:16---"he's got the best driver in his hands (Fernando), to try to keep him motivated..."

[@UmarIbnAlKhattab1]

Depressed

[@tb8573]

Change the title: ”Christian Horner: McLaren needs to see a psychiatrist”

[@Gromit801]

So by Horner's logic, Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi, Denis Hulme, Jack Brabham, Nigel Mansel, are all nuts?

[@internettroll7497]

Nigel mansell was nuts.

[@pierregasly3547]

Yes they were

[@ab8jeh]

Well there wasn't so many GP back in the day. Many drivers did it for the money.

[@thevidguy11]

He's having a laugh calm down.

[@dierkmassis]

Who is leading the timesheet after One hour practice? I'm not saying Alonso is gonna win this but it does shows raw talent. But imagine if he wins, imagine, everyone will say it was the greatest move ever.

[@dancolombo6050]

After Fernando Alonso best performance in 2017, Christian Horner needs to see psychiatrist every day...

[@net945-x5g]

😬

[@felineprime4228]

Horner isnt even thinking. Rossi won the 500 and it was his 2nd oval race. so with training and practice Alonso still needs a psychiatrist?? Listen up, you have 3 great racers today and only three. The others are just very good. Great: Seb, Lewis and Alonso. Only a 12 year old would think he's not a top man just because his team has been stinky 3 years. Wheel to wheel he'll take on anyone in the world in fact, he's better today than he was during his WDC years.

[@sgttwitter6211]

Take it easy, it was a joke :)

[@Jonw8222]

Taking what he said a bit too literally.

[@dobakito]

yes but alexander did oval races in his jr formula days so he had some experience

[@chakko007]

Yeah, he was clearly joking about the psychiatrist thing (Horner is a fool though, lol). I don't buy into that "depressed driver" thing anyway. Maybe frustrated. But Alonso is a real fighter, who never gives up, otherwise his performance would have suffered under it, at some point in his career. But he just keeps giving everything, and mostly delivers good results, with the limitation of a bad car, really. He already impressed me in his Minardi year, which was the worst car back then, but, he frequently left other cars behind him, which were suppoed to be faster. He's a fighter, and he will keep on fighting. Some people already see him out of F1. I don't think so. I'm sure he'll still race a few years. And deservedly so. He probably has too few world championship titles for a guy of his class.

[@vladimirwyzykowski8303]

@sat down and did nothing you must be joking.

[@AndresPardoMunita]

Por fin Alonso es competitivo, será lo mejor de las carreras de auto (para mi) verle correr con un buen auto y en un circuito competitivo con buenos corredores y autos más parejos.

[@Willbatross_]

Christian Horner is an absolute lad

[@tigersharkzh]

I wonder what he says to Alonsos performance at Indy?

[@AmerkFlack]

Oh, F1 guys. Calm down. It's OK, it's OK for a guy to come from F1 to race and possibly win Indy 500. This cat says Fernando needs to see a "psychiatrist" for racing in the INDY 500. "It is the nuttiest race I have ever seen!" Of course, w/ due respect to Turn One (the toughest Oval Turn 1) in America... he seems to think someone who has not raced an Oval cannot do it. (Cough) 2016 American former F1 driver Rossi, never (like Fernando) raced an Oval or even practiced at the speedway. So, I'm calling this guy bunk. Fernando is a 2 time F1 champ. And he wants to prove his creds w/ a win at the greatest spectacle

[@B93RN]

Max Verstappen is also getting depressed of his RB13

[@akossandor469]

hard to commit to f1 when your engine supplier keeps bringing a shit product from race to race at least in Indy the Honda Engine package is competitive plus the race is a different animal all together may be F1 should throw in some super speedways into their schedule Talladega , Daytona and Michigan

[@SeahawkSTRIKE]

Yeah this aged POORLY to say the least as Honda powered cars lead both Drivers and Constructors standings LUL

[@ericness9881]

This has aged like a fine wine.

[@magzire]

hes the imagine of patrick wilson

[@thechefrandy5555]

This guy doesn't have a clue what he doesn't understand is the Business he is in its marketing and merchandising this is a brilliant move

[@PeterTeal77]

It's impressive that you understand Christian's job better than he does. Considering he's one of the most successful team principals of all time, you should do even better!

[@thechefrandy5555]

@@PeterTeal77 you don’t understand I’m not saying I know more about F1 and Christian does that’s not the point at all you completely missed it Formula one has turned into a franchise sports system before was a business only Know if you understand that business model, I wouldn’t have to say anymore ! Under the franchise system, the profit comes from where ? It’s a one-word answer

[@hamza-chaudhry]

0:16 Did Horner call Alonso the best driver?

[@shubhankarpradhan2672]

Depressed

[@albertom.2396]

horner better if you keep quiet and think about red bull which is doing nothing.

[@jon1851]

ER you meant to say Honda dipshit

[@jon1851]

ER "fuck boo"

[@Jake-ui4wz]

James Walker What's wrong with that? It's not cheating if its not against the rules.

[@Jake-ui4wz]

The Templar Yeah red bull is doing nothing but they made an amazing car that tests the rule book to its limits for an amazing champion (seb, sorry mark) for 4 consecutive championships. They have hands down the best chassis and aero package on the grid, its their engine that's a French dog turd. It's better than that Japanese nightmare that toro rosso have been graced with.

[@computeraddic675]

Every team in de F1 tries to get outside the rules if they can!There was recently a investigation on the Ferrari team!

[@MichaelHoughton88]

If only Alonso's Mclaren "girlfriend" would make him happy then he probably wouldn't be going in the first place!

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Narrow minded from Horner. 30 to 40 years ago a lot of drivers drove F1 and lots of other categories and races. I dont blame Alonso for doing this and I think Horner is being a bit harsh here.

[@petyrkowalski9887]

True to an extent..there were less races but more testing...especially now there is a testing moritorium and very limited to several winter days and thats it. Now drivers cant drive a real race car outside the simulator from season end to start of testing in February.

[@petercavellini3232]

Gone down in my as a fair person for me,Alonso I guess needs a stress buster of sorts I think and doing this one off race is maybe it,his current F1 Car is pants,without a decent power unit he is only good enough to finish mid field at best,he is also up against the fact that there are more good young Drivers coming from the feeder Championships too,he is the Wong side of thirty in F1 terms,the top teams have there ideal no1 and no2 drivers so there is no chance a top team will take him on even if there is a place for him,Alonso wants another Championship,it would in his mind complete his F1 career and who are we to burst his bubble,the fact remains,he might never get the chance,and for MrHorner to a statement like that doesn't say much about his respect for others.

[@jamakasis18]

Woah, this comment section is so lost in translation xD Pro tip: by "nuttiest" he doesn't mean bad things.

[@MarioBalotelli_45]

He should cry more about T wings.

[@adithyamahesh6961]

Funny considering the state of Ricciardo now

[@AKK5I]

lol lmao even

[@PREDATOR07]

Alonso needs a better car that's all

[@maxwellspeedwell2585]

Clark did it. It's an advertising coupe for McLaren

[@Space_math.engineer]

what a ego on this guy i love f1 and indy car but i didnt realize how looked down upon indy car was by them , this guy clearly is not a true racing fan

[@PokrPro21]

Agreed. Indycar is dog shit. In fact, my dogs' shit is better than indycar and this is coming from an American.

[@mabra33]

The truth is that it is incredibly difficult to enjoy oval racing

[@archvile1313]

hahahaha this man is so already annoyed and bored of 2017 season how his cars finished, having a go at Alonso to take his disappointments out hahaha

[@ameerramchand5606]

he can say that cause his team is in a good position

[@RonBudman]

Wow is this guy ever pumped up about his importance. I guess the best words for him are self-righteous and pompous.

[@alexlintern9779]

Can we detect just a hint of the green demon CH? Alonso already 4th fastest in an untested car!

[@piratac1096]

a slap to a face to a man next to him?LOL

[@jacktheladstevens]

Albon doesn't?

[@BeardyGit89]

why are so many people acting like he's ripping on indy car are you all stupid? he's talking about how alonso's off doing something else instead of focusing all his time and energy on f1. i can totally see why he's doing it though he's an amazing driver who's sick to death of being in uncompetitive cars. fucking honda.

[@Yiannis2112]

McLaren should apologize to Christian for not asking him what to do with their driver

[@PaulHussey01]

I think he's saying Zak Brown needs a psychiatrist not Fernando Alonso.

[@specter290]

Damn people have no sarcasm and cant take a joke...

[@TheDominiqueG]

I love how NOBODY can actually fucking understand that the title of the video is WRONG. Horner does not call Alonso mad, or says that he needs a psych. He says that about Zak Brown. 'Earlier this week McLaren shocked many in the paddock when it was announced that Alonso would miss this year’s Monaco Grand Prix to race in the 101st Indianapolis 500. The Spaniard has a month and a half to prepare for the IndyCar race, and has to do so between his Formula 1 commitments. Horner reckons McLaren and the driver are “barking mad” for doing so. “It’s a difficult one for Fernando, he’s having a tough time,” the Red Bull team boss said in Friday’s press conference in Bahrain. “Zak [Brown] has got a problem, he’s got a depressed driver on his hands, he’s trying to keep him motivated. “He’s come up with this idea, send him to Indianapolis. “He must be barking mad, it’s the nuttiest race I’ve ever seen. “No testing, he’s going to just jump in the car… Turn 1 is a proper turn, it’s easy flat the whole way round. “I think he needs to see a psychiatrist, personally!” He added: “Would we let our drivers do it? No.'

[@Alantheleopard]

Fernando Alonso is certainly a bit mad, but not just because of his decision to race in Indianapolis. We only need to remember all that he said along the years about his future in F1 and such, and what did he finally do...

[@ilrobhe]

Yo Horner... Alonso is faster than you, take care cuz he is doing a BIG trainings and can win that race... if he win you need to see a ophthalmologist. Good luck.

[@jessewall1025]

because they can.:)cmon folks who supplies the fi units for nascar??????not zach.not the guy who says chicken when he means chicane.

[@arturostlund2700]

Kimi for president

[@jonathanmoore5619]

Horner... You're such a knowledgeable chap. Clearly... I need help.

[@NickG40]

He's just butthurt that it's not one of his drivers going to race in the 500.

[@miniac91]

While I think F1 cars are about as highly advanced as a race car can be, I also think many who participate in F1 are a bunch of rich pricks that have simply forgotten what racing is really about. Watch an Indy race, see how close the pack is, you don't see a leader out in front for the most part, you don't have one guy dominating every event. These guy's really do mix it up, and I think F1 would be much more watchable if it had any similarity.

[@harrycaldwell472]

Why does everyone laugh when Christian says he should see a psychiatrist. He’s not laughing

[@Vinnie08]

no testing? he has no idea how the indy 500 works, alonzo passed his rookie test, was streamed live on YT, total lies...

[@bhagathm.s1243]

Steve Waugh joined F1? 😯

[@andys5482]

Mr ginger spice

[@juniorjota3342]

Indy is easy peasy for f1 drivers

[@mackenziegalajda8601]

the problem is that horner does not realize that mclaren wants to start indycar next year. so getting high profile driver in one of toughest races ever. is great test opportunity. also i love todays f1 drivers arent diverse back in fay the best guys would run everything. andretti won in f1,nascar, sports cars, trans am and indycar. especially todays f1 fans go oh nascar so easy. but juan pablo struggled in nascar and only won a couple races on road course. i hate f1 cost way too much. today to make it into f1 its how much money you got. its predicted to work your way to f1 it cost 30 mill

[@Moonshine1147]

OMG It's Claire Williams

[@jcwebb540]

Says the guy who left his baby mama for a Spice Girl? Surely he could pick a better analogy!

[@gregj831]

Hate to let you in on the latest news pal but Alonso just endeared himself to millions of indy car fans worldwide. He could have just collected his F1 check and went about his business but he is a race car driver and always wants to test himself. I just got back from Indy 500 and when he got out of his broken car you would have thought he had won which he nearly did.

[@patrickcrean7813]

Love the comment about another girlfriend!

[@turboboy1983]

Liberty needs to undo the scheduling conflicts between F1 and other major races that Bernie did on purpose. I wish Zac Brown wasn't such a nice guy and just shit all over Christian after that comment.

[@billmakaveli7638]

horner/red bull always bias towards alonso.Because back in 2010 alonso on why he chose ferrari said something like i dont go race for drinks,imagine now the spanish accent like in 2017 wet shangai "mate i dont need fkin drinks "

[@lenlaskowski7374]

Thanks for dissing the Indy 500.

[@audioamateur]

I don't think he is

[@ImNotPotus]

maybe he should follow his own advice and not byatch about Renault. it is the engine you picked. maybe put up with it.

[@larvancioramos9748]

And a VICEVERSA

[@seanthompson258]

I mean i tell you i have great RESPECT for Fernando he is a real racing driver we all know how dangerous indy racing is but he still goes ahead and competes RESPECT Fernando even Jenson Button is too chicken shit to drive Indy! RESPECT man you are a real racer!

[@djoooop]

This is Max's girlfriend?

[@manuelmiguel8486]

Eeeee aahhh, you know, aahhh

[@clarkridlen1966]

Indy is the Greatest race in the World. Nothing else is even close. F1 just plain sucks..

[@1CreativeRider]

Horner is a bit full of himself.

[@bascxx2]

absolutely agree with Christian here. Sure it has its fun elements because the cars are so close on the track, but man the oval racing, i ll never get that. Again, no offense to Indy500 fans but F1 is a different ball game altogether. Sure F1 has its boring days and now its in shambles due to engine and other regulation changes when you compare with old F1 BUT it STILL retains the title of "Pinnacle of Motorsport".

[@ajaychandran3177]

He almost won it eat your words christian

[@isnitjustkit]

_almost_

[@craigjones8558]

Running away with another girlfriend, Christian?

[@yt0700]

Easy flat my ass.

[@user-ic7mv6bj4w]

But... Christian you did run off with another girl while your GF/ Wife was pregnant. Doesn't excuse the rule because she is a Spice Girl!

[@daviewavie112]

Lol

[@javierbisbal3660]

First: Red Bull is doing nothing so man.. take it easy, you are totally fucked up because every single person is talking about Fernando. If he wins...uuuffff...

[@madsjuul1350]

I’ve lost a lot of respect for Horner

[@smallben7744]

lmao

[@1dcbly]

See a psychiatrist? This from the man whose team owner claims he leaving F1 every other week? BTW: Alonso was fourth fastest on Fast Friday. Looks like he got this.

[@aldo1773]

True though

[@ADadasadasdadw]

Wow. Such a comment coming from one of the guys, who constantly "threaten" to pull out of F1, because no ones giving RBR engines that will have them end up 1st & 2nd in every race. Sometimes Horner says more nonsense than Bernie. I wouldn't even be suprised if he actually believed himself, when he always told media "Seb isn't our No.1 driver and Webber isn't our No.2 driver. We treat both equally".

[@oke2520]

well Mr horner I want you to be in McLaren and win trophes

[@Ben-tq6wr]

This is wrong on many different levels. Poking fun at mental health? And speaking like that about a fellow professional.

[@Shannmeister]

BayernMann No, he was being an ignorant twat.

[@joesiew6790]

Always whining, does not act like a former champion, no team spirit, Honda pays you money but you always say shit about them. You don't deserve a better car, Alonso.

[@ifthekaruddin6564]

he thinks that alonso is not the very best of all

[@CharlieDrives]

Haha brilliant !

[@jamesjordan4955]

He just doesn't see the challenges. He's just mad that tge 500 is THE BIGGEST race in the world and always will be.

[@tigerkitty7371]

James Jordan nice try but no

[@jamesjordan4955]

Tell me what is the biggest race in the world and why.

[@TheMaTaSS]

not one race can claim to be the biggest, because they are all different, different cars and different tracks, this is why we have the Triple Crown, Monaco GP, Indy 500 and Le Mans IMO :)

[@iamachine92]

James Jordan sure indy has different challenges but is it the biggest race? I dont think so

[@jamesjordan4955]

iamachine92 I'm a little biased because I'm a Hoosier but since it's the oldest running race in the world and all of the innovation that has come to the track, I just don't know of any race that has so much history. But that's just me.

[@udipta21]

Do Brits always have to try and sound funny and sarcastic? Can they ever talk straight? He sounded like he needs sleep.

[@aleblink1988]

CHRIS HORNER SHOULD COME BACK TO SCHOOL TO LEARN EDUCATION...

[@theojohn3747]

Alessio Zanella sounds like you should to